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Question 738179: How do I solve this problem.....|x|<4
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With an absolute value inequality set up one inequality for the positive value, and one for the negative. Remember when you divide or multiply by a negative the sign flips.


x<4 is one value.


-x<4 is the other. Divide both sides by -1. Flip the inequality. x>-4


-4 < x < 4

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