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What is the solution to the inequality? 5x + 8 > –12 A. x < –4 B. x < 4 C. x > –4 D. x > 4
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What is the solution to the inequality?

5x + 8 > –12


A.
x < –4


B.
x < 4


C.
x > –4

D.
x > 4

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5x + 8 > -12 5x > -12-8 . 5x> -20 . 5/5x> -20/5 . x > -4 C
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The steps to solving an inequality are: add or subtract from each side - multiply or divide both sides - simplify.

5x + 8 > -12
5x > -12 - 8
5x > -20
x > -20/5
x > -4

The answer is: x > -4
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