Solve the Inequality $- 2 < | x | < 9$

question 8

Multiple Choice

Solve the inequality. $- 2 < | x | < 9$

• A) \(( - 9 , - 2 ) \cup ( 2,9 )\)
• B) \(( - 9,9 )\)
• C) \(( - 2,9 )\)
• D) \(( - \infty , - 2 ) \cup ( 9 , \infty )\)
• E) \(( 0,9 )\)

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