Which of the following is the best solution to | x + 11 | < 17?

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| x + 11| < 17

Solving for your ABSOLUTE VALUE

x + 11 < 17 ; x + 11 > -17

Solving solution #1

x + 11 < 17

SUBTRACT by 11 on your sides

x + 11 - 11 < 17 - 11

Cancel out: 11 - 11 because it gives you 0

Keep: 17 - 11 because it helps us compare with x

17 - 11 = 6

Answer #1: x < 6

Solving solution #2

x + 11 > -17

SUBTRACT by 11 on your sides

x + 11 - 11 > -17 - 11

Cancel out: 11 - 11 because it gives you the value of 0

Keep: -17 - 11 because it helps us compare with x

-17 - 11 = -28

Answer #2: x > -28

Overall x < 6 and x > -28

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