Answer
$a=-9$ and $b=1$
Work Step by Step
We are given:
$|x+2|\lt 5$
$-5\lt x+2\lt 5$
We subtract $4$:
$-5-4\lt x+2-4\lt 5-4$
$-9\lt x-2\lt 1$
Therefore:
$a=-9$ and $b=1$
College Algebra (10th Edition)
by Sullivan, Michael
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321979478
ISBN 13:
978-0-32197-947-6
Chapter 1 - Section 1.6 - Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value - 1.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 134: 74
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