To solve the inequality \( -8 + 4x < -4 \), follow these steps:
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Add 8 to both sides: \[ -8 + 4x + 8 < -4 + 8 \] This simplifies to: \[ 4x < 4 \]
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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, \( x < 1 \).