find the solution set of the inequality 8x - 8 ≤ -72.

Explanation:

Step1: Add 8 to both sides

$8x-8 + 8\leq -72 + 8$ $8x\leq - 64$

Step2: Divide both sides by 8

$\frac{8x}{8}\leq\frac{-64}{8}$ $x\leq - 8$

Answer:

$x\leq - 8$