Write the Pair of Inequalities as a Compound Inequality $<$ Or $\leq$

Multiple Choice

Write the pair of inequalities as a compound inequality. Use only $<$ or $\leq$ . $x \leq - 4 \text { and } - 7 < x$

A) $- 7 < x \leq - 4$
B) $- 4 < x \leq - 7$
C) $- 7 \leq x < - 4$
D) $- 4 \leq x < - 7$
E) $- 4 \leq x \leq - 7$