Question

What is the solution set for this inequality.
-8x+40>-16

Answer 1

x<7

Explanation:

−8x+40>−16

Step 1: Subtract 40 from both sides.

−8x+40−40>−16−40

−8x>−56

Step 2: Divide both sides by -8.

−8x / −8 > −56 / −8

x<7