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If |x + 5 | < 3, then : 

(a) −8 < x < 8 

(b) −2 < x < 2 

(c) 2 < x < 8 

(d) −8 < x < − 2

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Correct option (d) −8 < x < − 2

Explanation:

|x + 5 | < 3 

⇒ x + 5 < 3 and −x − 5 < 3 

⇒ x < 3 − 5 and −5 − 3 < x 

⇒ x < − 2 and − 8 < x 

⇒ − 8 < x < − 2.

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