Hello.
-8.46 is less than 5.31, because it is negative.
To evaluate a function at a given input, you have to substitute every occurrence of the variable with that particular value.
So, for the first function, you have

The name of the variable is obviously irrelelvant, so the same goes for the second function:

4x+8y=40
0.8*8=6.4
4x+6.4=40
40-6.4=33.6
4x=33.6
33.6\4=8.4
X=8.4
Answer: x < -12
Step-by-step explanation:
-4x – 12 > 36
4x > 36+ 12
-4 > 48
x < -48/4
x < -12
Hope this helps, now you know the answer and how to do it. HAVE A BLESSED AND WONDERFUL DAY! As well as a great rest of Black History Month! :-)
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