Question

Please help i think i solved it correctly but i just want to double check

Answer 1

Subtract 21 from both sides

Answer 2

absolute value inequalities have 2 solutions

remember when you the negative to flip the inequality

5x+2 < 12   and 5x+2 >-12  

subtract 2 from each side

5x < 10   and 5x > -14

divide by 5

x<2 and  x > -14/5

-14/5 < x< 2

Answer:

-2 4/5 < x < 2