Question 217047
What integers are solutions to |a - 12| < 9 AND |a + 2| > 17?
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-9 < a-12 < 9 AND -17 < a+2 < 17
Add 12  AND subtract 2:
3 < a < 21 AND -19 < a < 15
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Solution: To meet both conditions
3 <= a <= 15
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Cheers,
Stan H.