Question

What are the solution intervals for |x+5| > 3

Answer 1

x < -8 or x > -2

|-8+5| = 3
|-2+5| = 3

Answer 2

|x+5| > 3
solve for x in
x + 5 > 3 and x + 5 < -3
when x + 5 > 3
x > 3 - 5
x > -2
when x + 5 < -3
x < -3 - 5
x<-8
that's the complete solution