Question

Solve for x

-68 < 8x -4 < -36

Enter your answer, as one inequality, in the box.

Answer 1

The answer to question is: -17/2 < x < -4

Explanation:

Solve for x -68 < 8x -4 < -36

Add +4 - 68 + 4 < 8x - 4 + 4 < - 36 +4

Simplify -68 < 8x < - 32

Divide by 8 -68 / 8 < 8/8 x < -32/8

Simplify -17/2 < x < -4

Answer 2

The solution for the inequality is
`-8 < x < -4`

Explanation:

Consider the provided inequality.

`-68 < 8x -4 < -36`

Add 4 to the inequality.

`-68+4 < 8x -4+4 < -36+4`

`-64 < 8x < -32`

Divide the inequality by 8.

`-8 < x < -4`

Hence the solution for the inequality is
`-8 < x < -4`