Answer:
B.
The solution of |2x + 8| > 6 includes all values that are less than –7 or greater than –1.
The solution of |2x + 8| < 6 includes all values that are greater than –7 and less than –1.
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Step-by-step explanation:
You can find the solution by "unfolding" the absolute value, then dividing by 2 and subtracting 4:
-6 > 2x +8 > 6 . . . . . read this as -6 is less than 2x+8 or 2x+8 is greater than 6
-3 > x +4 > 3 . . . . . . .divide by 2
-7 > x > -1 . . . . . . . . . solution to the first inequality: x is less than -7 or greater than -1.
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The solution to the other inequality is identical, except the direction of the comparison is reversed. It is read differently, because the segments overlap, rather than being disjoint.
-7 < x < -1 . . . . . . . . solution to the second inequality: x is greater than -7 and less than -1.
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These descriptions match choice B.
