Solve the Equation $$| x + 9 | > 7$$ A) $( - 9 , - 16 )$

question 39

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. $$| x + 9 | > 7$$

• A) \(( - 9 , - 16 )\)
• B) \(( - \infty , 16 ) \cup ( 9 , \infty )\)
• C) \(( - \infty , - 2 ) \cup ( - 7 , \infty )\)
• D) \(( - \infty , - 7 )\)
• E) \(( - \infty , - 16 ) \cup ( - 2 , \infty )\)

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