EXPLANATION
Given the statements, we can assevere that this is an inequality with the following form:
8x-5 > -53
Adding +5 to both sides:
8x -5 + 5 > -53 + 5
Simplifying:
8x > -48
Dividing both sides by 8:
x > -48/8
Simplifying:
x > -6
Solution is x>-6