Solve the Rational Inequality $$\frac { x + 9 } { x + 8 } < 6$$

question 246

Multiple Choice

Solve the rational inequality. Write the solution set in interval notation.
- $$\frac { x + 9 } { x + 8 } < 6$$

• A) \(\varnothing\)
• B) \(( - \infty , - 8 ) \cup \left( - \frac { 39 } { 5 } , \infty \right)\)
• C) \(\left( - 8 , - \frac { 39 } { 5 } \right)\)
• D) \(\left( - \infty , - \frac { 39 } { 5 } \right) \cup ( 8 , \infty )\)

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