Question

What is the solution set of |x + 7| > 2?

x > –9 or x < –5

x < –9 or x > –5

x > 9 or x < –5

x < 9 or x > –5

Answer 1

x+7 > 2 => x > -5

-x-7 > 2 => -9 > x or x < -9 ans B

Answer 2

k u have to divide them in 2 equations
(x+7)> 2 and -(x+7)>2
now try solving each of the equation

Answer 3

@luckythebest this is a helping site not an answering site.. so avoid giving straight answers next time

Answer 4

ok right

Answer 5

x + 7 > 2
subtract 7 from each side
x > -5

Answer 6

-x - 7 > 2
Add 7 to each side
-x > 9
then multiply each side by -1
x > -9

Answer 7

is that right? @nubeer

Answer 8

hm when u multiply or divide with a negative number u hae to flip the inequality sign

Answer 9

oh so x < -9

Answer 10

yes

Answer 11

okay thanks(:

Answer 12

:) glad to help