SOLUTION: How do you solve this problem step by step? k-3<-7 or k+5(greater-than or equal to)8 thanks

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Question 26338: How do you solve this problem step by step?
k-3<-7 or k+5(greater-than or equal to)8

thanks
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you have 2 equations to solve... do them seperately:

1. k-3<-7
k < -4

2. k+5 >= 8
k >= 3

So, k is less than -4 OR k is greater than or equal to 3 are your 2 sets of answers.

jon.