12x+ 7 less than -11 and 5x - 8 greater than or equal to 40

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asked Jun 4, 2021 235k views

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Bekki · Answer 1 · 2021-06-10T08:43:08+0000

Answer:

Explanation:

12x+7<-11 and 5x-8 is greater than or equal to 40

To solve

12x+7<-11

Collect like terms

12x=-11-7

12x=-18

Divide through by 12

-18/12

=--3/2 or -1 1/2

5x-8 greater than 40

5x=40+8

5x=48

Divide through by 5

=48/5

9 3/5