SOLUTION: How do I solve this type of problem |5 - 2y| < 11

Algebra ->  Absolute-value -> SOLUTION: How do I solve this type of problem |5 - 2y| < 11      Log On


   

Question 735732: How do I solve this type of problem
|5 - 2y| < 11
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5-2y%3E=0 or 5-2y%3C0. Solve abs%285-2y%29%3C11 for both cases.

5-2y%3E=0 means abs%285-2y%29=5-2y.
5-2y%3C0 means abs%285-2y%29=-%285-2y%29.