How do I solve the inequality 8x-4< -36

Petermeissner asked Feb 28, 2023

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Petermeissner asked Feb 28, 2023

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The given inequality is

First, we add 4 on each side.

$\begin{gathered} 8x-4+4<-36+4 \\ 8x<-32 \end{gathered}$

Then, we divide the inequality by 8.

$\begin{gathered} (8x)/(8)<-(32)/(8) \\ x<-4 \end{gathered}$

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