Use Absolute Value Notation to Describe the Situation

question 8

Multiple Choice

Use absolute value notation to describe the situation. ​
The distance between x and -12 is at least 5.
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• A)|x + 12| > 5
• B)|x + 12| ≤ 5
• C)|x + 12| = 5
• D)|x + 12| < 5
• E)|x + 12| ≥ 5

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