Which of the following is an equivalent form of the compound inequality −44 > −2x − 8 ≥ −8?

Select one:
a. −2x − 8 > −44 and −2x − 8 ≥ −8
b. −2x > −44 and −8 ≥ −8
c. −2x − 8 < −44 and −2x − 8 ≤ −8
d. −2x − 8 < −44 and −2x − 8 ≥ −8