Question

$8x - 8 leq -72$
$2 - 3.1 + 1.4c$

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate term with $x$

Add 8 to both sides:
$8x - 8 + 8 \leq -72 + 8$
$8x \leq -64$

Step2: Solve for $x$

Divide by 8 on both sides:
$\frac{8x}{8} \leq \frac{-64}{8}$
$x \leq -8$

Step3: Simplify the linear expression

Combine constant terms:
$2 - 3.1 + 1.4c = (2 - 3.1) + 1.4c$
$= -1.1 + 1.4c$

Answer:

1. $x \leq -8$
2. $1.4c - 1.1$