Correct option is C
Solution:
Multiply numerator and denominator by -1 to simplify:
Find critical points
Set numerator and denominator equal to 0.
x + 12 = 0
x + 5 = 0
These divide the number line into intervals:
Sign analysis of
For x > -5:
Choose (Positive)
For
Choose (Negative)
For x < -12:
Choose (Positive)
We need , which occurs for
Therefore, the solution is:
\textbf{Correct answer: (c)