Question

Solve the inequality for x.

–8x – 16 < –72

Answer 1

x>7

Explanation:

−8x−16+16<−72+16

−8x<−56

-8x / -8 < -56 / -8

x < 7

Answer 2

x > 7

Explanation:

Let's solve your inequality step-by-step.

−8x−16 < −72

Step 1: Add 16 to both sides.

−8x−16+16 < −72+16

−8x <− 56

Step 2: Divide both sides by -8.

−8x /−8 < −56/−8

x > 7