Question

Solve |x + 5| < 9

Answer 1

Lmfaooo, i got smart for like 2 mins then quit.

Answer 2

=> -9 < x + 5 < 9

Answer 3

can you show me the steps ?

Answer 4

Okay, you need to understand the absolute value inequalities. So, you just replace the absolute value with 'distance from zero' and read it out loud. Try it, then I'll tell how I did it.

Answer 5

i hella don't get it ..

Answer 6

Alternatively, you can watch the video of khanacademy called Absolute Value Inequalities.

Answer 7

Lemme send the link. MEDAL PLEASE?

Answer 8

Ugh , Can you show me the steps on this problem and then i will (:

Answer 9

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iI_2Piwn_og

Answer 10

See this video, you will understand it COMPLETELY, I promise.

Answer 11

its like 14 mins D;

Answer 12

Okay lemme show the steps on a number line.

Answer 13

We know, x=5 is between -9 and 9, so we can say:
-9 < x + 5 < 9
-14 < x < 4