Solve the Rational Inequality $$\frac { 8 } { ( x + 4 ) ^ { 2 } } < 0$$

question 365

Multiple Choice

Solve the rational inequality. Write the solution set in interval notation.
- $$\frac { 8 } { ( x + 4 ) ^ { 2 } } < 0$$

• A) \(( - \infty , - 4 )\)
• B) \(\varnothing\)
• C) \(( - 4,0 )\)
• D) \(( - \infty , \infty )\)

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