SOLUTION: I have two Questions on inequalities: Solve: -x+1< -1/2 and |b+2|< -1 I could really use some help please!!!!!!!

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Question 31727: I have two Questions on inequalities:
Solve: -x+1< -1/2

and |b+2|< -1
I could really use some help please!!!!!!!
Answer by mukhopadhyay(490) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-x+1< -1/2
=> -x < -1/2-1
=> -x < -3/2
Multiply above with (-1); note that the sign will reverse
So, x > 3/2
Answer: x > 3/2;
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|b+2|< -1
doesn't produce any real solution; the absolute value must ALWAYS be >=0