Question

Solve for x: -5 < 8x + 11 < 19

Answer 1

-2<x<1

Explanation:

-5 < 8x + 11 < 19

Subtract 11 from all sides

-5-11 < 8x + 11-11 < 19-11

-16 < 8x<8

Divide by 8

-16/8 < 8x/8 <8/8

-2<x<1