Solve the Inequality $$| x + 1 | - 9 > 13$$

question 162

Multiple Choice

Solve the inequality. Write the solution set in interval notation.
- $$| x + 1 | - 9 > 13$$

• A) \(( - \infty , - 23 ) \cup ( 3 , \infty )\)
• B) \(( - \infty , - 23 ) \cup ( 21 , \infty )\)
• C) \(( - 23,21 )\)
• D) \(( - \infty , - 3 ) \cup ( 23 , \infty )\)

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