Question

Which expression is equivalent to |b| > 2?

1. b < -2 or b > 2

2. b > -2 or b < 2

3. b < -2 and b > 2

4. b> -2 and b < 2

This answer is worth 40 points! Please help! And please explain your answer.

Answer 1

1. b < -2 or b > 2

Explanation:

|b| > 2

you get 2 solutions, one positive and one negative

remember to flip the inequality for the negative

b>2 or b<-2