Question

What is the solution to the inequality -8x + 4 < -4?

Answer 1

x > 1

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

• Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

-8x + 4 < -4

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Subtract 4 on both sides: -8x < -8
2. Divide -8 on both sides: x > 1

Here we see that any value x greater than 1 would work as a solution.