Which of the following inequalities is equivalent to |m + 2| < 3 ?

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m < 5

m < 1

-5 < m < 5

m > -1

-5 < m < 1

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Comments

ShreyaJun 24

thanks, this one was quick. absolute value just splits into two cases right?

JacobJul 1

yep, one positive and one negative. pretty straightforward once you get that

KingdomSep 1

got E, but I almost picked C because I forgot to shift the 2. classic silly mistake lol

KabilanMay 21

wait why is B wrong? I keep getting confused on these

PratikMay 23

B only gives the upper bound. you're missing the lower end of the range.

What this question tests

Your ability to solve and combine linear inequalities and reason about ranges of values.

Failing to flip the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative, or missing an inclusive/exclusive endpoint.