Question

Solve the inequality. | x + 5 | > 12

a. -7 < x < 7

b. x > -17 or x < 7

c. -17 < x < 7

d. x < -17 or x > 7

Answer 1

|x+5|> 12
x+5> 12
x>12-5
x>7


x+5<-12
x<-12-5
x<-17