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Question 597424: what is the solution set of the inequality 5-|x+4|
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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what is the solution set of the inequality
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5-|x+4| <= -3
Rearrange:
|x+4| >= 8
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x+4 <= -8 or x+4 >= 8
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x <= -12 or x >= 4

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Cheers,
Stan H.