Solve the Compound Inequality $2.4 x < - 21.6$ And $- 2 x < 20$

question 57

Multiple Choice

Solve the compound inequality. Graph the solution set (if one exists) and write it using interval notation. $2.4 x < - 21.6$ and $- 2 x < 20$

• A) \(( - \infty , - 10 )\)
• B) \([ - 10 , - 9 ]\)
• C) \(( - 10 , - 9 )\)
• D) \(( - 9 , \infty )\)
• E) \(( - \infty , - 9 )\)

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