Given enough time will exponential growth always exceed linear growth? why?

Write an inequality and solve each problem. for exercises 11 and 12, interpret the solution.

Tom can paint the fence in 12 hours, but if he works together with a friend they can finish the job in 8 hours. how long would it take for his friend to paint this fence alone?

Which statements describe the solutions to the inequality x< -20 check all that apply. there are infinite solutions. each solution is negative. each solution is positive. the solutions are both positive and negative. the solutions contain only integer values. the solutions contain rational number values.