Question

Solve |x+5| < 9.
A. {x| x < 4 or x > -14}
B. {x| x < 4 or x > -4}
C. {x| -14 < x < 4}
D. {x| -4 < x < 4}

Answer 1

Hey taisdenice!

Let's look at your problem.
First ignore the absolute value and less than sign. Act like it is

x+5 = 9

x=4

Are you with me so far?

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

Do not ignore it, wrong way of learning it.