Question

Solve the inequality. x + 8 < –28 A. x < –36 B. x < –20 C. x < 20 D. x < 36

Answer 1

A. x < -36

Explanation:

x+8=-28

x+8-8=-28-8

x=-36

x<-36

Answer 2

Hi there!

`\large\boxed{x < -36}`

x + 8 < -28

Isolate x by substracting 8 from both sides:

x + 8 - x < -28 - 8

x < -36. The correct answer is A.