Answer:
x>48/5 or x<-3/2
Step-by-step explanation:
Solve for x
a) 12x + 7 < -11
12x < -11-7
12x < -18
x < -18/12
⇒ Simplify: divide the numerator by 6
x < -3/2
b) 5x – 8 > 40
5x > 40+8
5x > 48
x > 48/5
Therefore, x>48/5 or x<-3/2.
