Question

Mark the correct alternative in each of the following:
If x is a real number and $\left|x\right|$$<$5, then
(a) x$\ge$5
(b) $-$5$<$x$<$5
(c) x$\le$$-$5
(d) $-$5$\le$x$\le$5

Answer 1

If x is a real number.
$\left|x\right|$$<$5
⇒$-$5$<$x$<$5

Hence, the correct option is (b).