Question

12x+7<−11 OR 5x−8>40 solve for x

Answer 1

Answer:

x < -3/2 OR x > 9  3/5

Step-by-step explanation:

12x+7<−11 OR 5x−8>40

Solve the inequalities separately

12x+7<−11

Subtract 7 from each side

12x+7-7<−11 -7

12x < -18

Divide each side by 12

12x/12 < -18/12

x < -3/2

Then solve the other inequality

5x−8>40

Add 8 to each side

5x-8+8>40+8

5x>48

Divide each side by 5

5x/5 >48/5

x > 9  3/5

Put them back together with the OR in the middle

x < -3/2 OR x > 9  3/5

Answer 2

Answer:

x < -1.5 U x > 9.6

Step-by-step explanation:

12x + 7 < -11

x < -1.5

5x - 8 > 40

5x > 48

x > 9.6