Answer:
x < -3 and x > 5
Step-by-step explanation:
x² - 2x - 8 > 7
~Rewrite in standard form
x² - 2x - 15 > 0
~Factor
(x + 3)(x - 5) = 0
~Solve for both factors
x + 3 = 0
x = -3
x - 5 = 0
x = 5
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