4|y-9| > 36
Two equations:
4(y-9)>36 then y-9>8 then y>17
4(y-9)<-36 then y-9<-8 then y<1
So, the solution is y<1 or y>17
0.5|x+2| > 6
Two equations:
0.5(x+2) > 6 then 0.5x+1>6 then x>10
0.5(x+2) < -6 then 0.5x+1<-6 then x<-14
So, the solution is: x<-14 or x>10