What is the solution set for this inequality?

-8x + 40 > - 16

A) x > 7

B) x < 7

C) x > - 3

D) x < - 3

Question

Mango

Mathematics

12 May, 22:58

What is the solution set for this inequality?

-8x + 40 > - 16

A) x > 7

B) x < 7

C) x > - 3

D) x < - 3

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Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Ricardo Marks · Answer 1

Ricardo Marks 12 May, 23:15

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b because that's the answer

Anna Arias · Answer 2

B) x < 7

Step-by-step 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

What is the solution set for this inequality?-8x + 40 > - 16A) x > 7B) x < 7C) x > - 3D) x < - 3

What is the solution set for this inequality?

-8x + 40 > - 16

A) x > 7

B) x < 7

C) x > - 3

D) x < - 3