Use Absolute Value Notation to Describe the Situation

question 337

Multiple Choice

Use absolute value notation to describe the situation. The distance between u and -5 is no less than 9.

• A)|u​ - 5| ≥ 9
• B)|u​ - 5| ≤ 9
• C)|u​ - 5| < 9
• D)|u + 5| > 9
• E)|u + 5| ≥ 9

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