sat inequality

[Jack]

Which of the following is equivalent to the statement |a+4|>5?


(A) a>1

(B) -9<a<1

(C) a>1 \ or\ a<-9

(D) a>9

Thanks

[miranda]

This absolute value inequality can be solved as follows

|a+4|>5

a+4>5 \ or\ a+4<-5

a>1 \ or\ a<-9

Therefore the correct answer is (C).

[Jack]

Thanks you very much!