The document discusses how to graph inequalities involving absolute value symbols. It explains that for an expression of the form |x| < a, the graph consists of x < a and x > -a, while for |x| > a, the graph is x > a or x < -a. It then provides examples of solving and graphing different absolute value inequalities, such as |n - 8| < 2, |2x - 5| < -3, and |2h - 3| > -4.

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Lesson 5.5:
*Consider |x| < 3
x < 3 and x > ­3
So the graph would be:
**Consider |x| > 3
x > 3 or x < ­3
So the graph would be:
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SO....
|x| < a
x < a and x > ­a
And...
|x| > a
x > a or x < ­a
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Lesson 5.5 examples:
Solve each inequality. Then graph the solution set.
A) |n ­ 8| < 2
B) |2x ­ 5| < ­3
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C) |2k + 1| > 7
D) |r ­ 6| > 5
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E) |2h ­ 3| > ­4
F) |7c + 3 | < 5
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