Solve the Compound Inequality $- 8 x < - 40$ And $x + 8 > 9$

question 100

Multiple Choice

Solve the compound inequality. Graph the solution set.
- $- 8 x < - 40$ and $x + 8 > 9$

• A)\((5, \infty)\)
• B) \(( 1,5 )\)
• C)\(( - \infty , 1 ) \cup ( 5 , \infty )\)
• D)\(\varnothing\)

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