Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 2 - Solving Linear Inequalities - 2.6 - Solving Absolute Value Inequalities - Exercises - Page 91: 21

Answer

The correct solution is $-15\lt x \lt 25$.

Work Step by Step

The given inequality is $\Rightarrow |x-5|\lt 20$ Write a compound inequality. $\Rightarrow x-5\lt 20$ and $x-5\gt -20$ Add $5$ to each side. $\Rightarrow x-5+5\lt 20+5$ and $x-5+5\gt -20+5$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow x\lt 25$ and $x\gt -15$ Hence, the correct solution is $-15\lt x \lt 25$.
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