Algebra-1

To solve the inequality 8(x - 2) < -40, we need to isolate the variable x on one side of the inequality.

Isolate the variable x:

8(x - 2) < -40

8x - 8 × 2 < -40 (distribute on the left side)

8x - 16 < -40

8x - 16 + 16 ...