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To solve the inequality \( -8 + 4x < -4 \), follow these steps:

  1. Add 8 to both sides: \[ -8 + 4x + 8 < -4 + 8 \] This simplifies to: \[ 4x < 4 \]

  2. Divide both sides by 4: \[ \frac{4x}{4} < \frac{4}{4} \] This simplifies to: \[ x < 1 \]

Now we have \( x < 1 \).

Conclusion:

The solution to the inequality is \( x < 1 \).

Number Line:

On a number line, to represent \( x < 1 \), you would place an open circle at 1 (to indicate that 1 itself is not included in the solution) and shade to the left of 1 to represent all numbers less than 1.

Correct Response:

Based on the options provided, the correct way to express solving this inequality is:

  • Add 8 and divide by 4, \( x < 1 \).