Solve the Compound Inequality $( - \infty , 3 ) \cup ( 5 , \infty )$

question 271

Multiple Choice

Solve the compound inequality. Give the answer in interval notation.
- 5 x<25 and x+5>8

• A) \(( - \infty , 3 ) \cup ( 5 , \infty )\)
• B) (3,5)
• C) [3,5]
• D) \(\phi\)

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