SOLUTION: If x is an integer, how many possible values for x are there that satisfy the inequality abs(2-x) < -5 ? Answer: zero. Can you please explain how it is zero

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Question 1100564: If x is an integer, how many possible values for x are there that satisfy the inequality abs(2-x) < -5 ?
Answer: zero. Can you please explain how it is zero

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The absolute value is never negative.
It's the distance from zero to the value.
Distances are not negative.