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Select the graph for the solution of the open sentence. Click until the correct graph appears. 5|x| + 3 < 18

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Answer:5|x| + 3 < 18

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Explanation:

5|x| + 3 < 18

Subtract 3 from each side

5|x| + 3-3 < 18-3

5|x| < 15

Divide by 5

5|x| /5 < 15/5

|x| < 3

There are two solutions for an absolute value, one positive and one negative ( the negative flips the inequality)

x <3 and x > -3

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