Question

Solve |x|>4

a. {-4, 4}
b. -4< x< 4
c. x< -4 or x> 4

Answer 1

The answer is x<-4 or x>4

Answer 2

c. x< -4 or x> 4

Explanation:

|x|>4

Absolute values have 2 solutions, one positive and one negative. Remember when taking the negative solution to flip the inequality.

x>+4 x<-4