Question

What is the solution set for this inequality -8x + 40 > -16

Answer 1

I think the answer is X<7.

-8x + 40 > -16
-8x > -56
-8x/-8x -56/-8
X < 7

Answer 2

x < 7

Explanation:

You want the solution set for the inequality -8x +40 > -16.

Solution

Divide both sides by -8, and we have ...

x -5 < 2

x < 7 . . . . . . add 5

The solution set for this inequality is x < 7.

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