Solve the inequality for x.

-8x - 16 < - 72

x > 7

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's solve your inequality step-by-step.

-8x-16 < - 72

Step 1: Add 16 to both sides.

-8x-16+16 < - 72+16

-8x < - 56

Step 2: Divide both sides by - 8.

-8x / -8 < - 56/-8

x > 7

x>7

Step-by-step explanation:

-8x-16+16<-72+16

-8x<-56

-8x / - 8 < - 56 / - 8

x < 7