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OpenStudy (markiplier):

Solve the inequality. |x + 5| > 12

OpenStudy (anonymous):

7 in according to http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=%7cx+%2b+5%7c+%3e+12&incTime=true

OpenStudy (kendricklamar2014):

Let's solve your inequality step-by-step. |x+5|>12 Solve Absolute Value. |x+5|>12 We know either x+5>12 or x+5<−12

OpenStudy (kendricklamar2014):

x+5>12(Possibility 1) x+5−5>12−5(Subtract 5 from both sides) x>7

OpenStudy (kendricklamar2014):

x+5<−12(Possibility 2) x+5−5<−12−5(Subtract 5 from both sides) x<−17

OpenStudy (kendricklamar2014):

Answer: x>7 or x<−17

OpenStudy (anonymous):

0_0 I feel stupid compared to him lol

OpenStudy (kendricklamar2014):

haha, ur answer was great too

OpenStudy (kendricklamar2014):

no problem

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol thx

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