Answer :

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Answer:

x>48/5 or x<-3/2

Step-by-step explanation:

Solve for x

a) 12x + 7 < -11

12x < -11-7

12x < -18

x < -18/12

⇒ Simplify: divide the numerator by 6

x < -3/2

b) 5x – 8 > 40

5x > 40+8

5x > 48

x > 48/5

Therefore, x>48/5 or x<-3/2.