If x is an integer, what is the least possible value for x that satisfies the inequality? -5x - 12 < 33

A. -10
B. -9
C. -8
D. 9
E. 10

C. -8

Step-by-step explanation:

We have to solve the inequality by isolating x.

-5x - 12 < 33

Add 12 to both sides.

-5x < 45

Divide both sides by -5 (remember to flip the sign when dividing by a negative).

x > -9

The least possible value for x that satisfies this inequality is -8.

step-by-step explanation:

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step-by-step explanation:

since the sequence is geometric there is a common ratio r between consecutive terms, that is

r = 4 ÷ - 2 = - 2

r = - 8 ÷ 4 = - 2

r = 16 ÷ 8 = - 2

the next term - 13 must be incorrect as it should be - 32 for the sequence to be geometric.

the first 4 terms are therefore geometric with common ratio r = - 2