Question

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

Answer 1

x < 7

Explanation:

-8x + 40> -16

Subtract 40 from each side

-8x + 40-40> -16-40

-8x >-56

Divide each side by -8, remembering to flip the inequality

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

x < 7