Question

use absolute notation to write the statement that the distance between x and 5 is less than 9.

Answer 1

The distance from x to 5 can be written as |x-5|

We use the absolute value brackets to make sure that the distance is positive

Answer 2

Since this distance must be less than 9, we know that

|x-5| < 9

Answer 3

thank you!!!!

Answer 4

optionally you can solve for x, but I think they just want you to translate

Answer 5

oh ok thanks

Answer 6

sure thing