Answer:
x < - 3/2 or x > 48/5 (option a in your list of answers)
Step-by-step explanation:
We solve for x in each inequality:
12 x + 7 < -11
subtract 7 from both sides:
12 x < - 11 - 7
12 x < -18
divide both sides by 12 to isolate "x" on the left:
x < - 18 / 12
simplify a common factor 6 in numerator and denominator on the right:
x < - 3 / 2
Now the other inequality:
5 x - 8 > 40
add 8 to both sides:
5 x > 40 + 8
5 x > 48
divide both sides by 5:
x > 48 / 5
So the answer is:
x < - 3/2 or x > 48/5
which coincides with answer a) in your list.
