SOLUTION: How do you solve this absolute value of inequality equation: -5<|x+2|<7

Question 678443: How do you solve this absolute value of inequality equation: -5<|x+2|<7
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do you solve this absolute value of inequality equation: -5<|x+2|<7
2 solutions:
-5 add -2
-7< x < 5
solution: (-7,5)
..
-5<-x-2<7
add 2
-3<-x<9
multiply by -1 and reverse inequality signs
3 >x >-9
-9 < x < 3
solution: (-9,3)
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