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For how many integer values of \(x,\) is \(|x - 8| + |5 - x| > |x + 7|?\)

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by VJesus12 » Sun Apr 25, 2021 1:57 pm

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For how many integer values of \(x,\) is \(|x - 8| + |5 - x| > |x + 7|?\)

(A) 1

(B) 3

(C) 5

(D) 7

(E) Infinite

Answer: E

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