Answer:
x < -17
Step-by-step explanation:
Do the inverse operation in the other side of the sign
Any number less than -17
Subtract 9 from -8. Any number less than the total is less than -8.
-8 - 9 = -17
-17 + 9 = -8
Ex:
-18 + 9 < -8
-19 + 9 < -8
-20 + 9 < -8
option a as 3 is outside of bracket it will be multiplied by what is in bracket sot the answer will equivalent to question