Question

Solve the inequality for x. –8x + 16 > –72 A) x 7 D) x > 11

Answer 1

x < 11

Explanation:

–8x + 16 > –72

Let's transfer the components which do not contain x to the right side and change sign of these components

-8x > -72 - 16

Now, we simplify the right side

-8x > -88

We then multiply both sides by (-1/8) and change the greater symbol to smaller symbol

(-1/8)*(-8)x < (-1/8)*(-88)

Finally, we simplify both sides to solve this inequality

x < 11

Hope this helps!