Solve the Rational Inequality $$\frac { x - 8 } { x + 1 } < 1$$

question 172

Multiple Choice

Solve the rational inequality. Express the solution in interval notation.
- $$\frac { x - 8 } { x + 1 } < 1$$

• A) \(( - \infty , - 1 )\)
• B) \(( - 1 , \infty )\)
• C) \(( - \infty , - 1 ) \cup ( 8 , \infty )\)
• D) \(( - 1,8 )\)

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