Question

× + 8 > -4 what is the answer

Answer 1

Your answer is 

x>-12

How?

Subtract 8 from both sides
x>−4−8
Simplify -4-8 to -12
x>−12

Answer 2

× + 8 > -4
    -8      -8  (take away 8 from both sides.)

(+) the positive 8 becomes negative and they cancel out. (-)

x > -4 - 8  ( if both number are negative you add) 

x > - 12  is your finally answer.