Which inequality is equivalent to start absolute value x minus 4 end absolute value is less than 9 ?

For an absolute value inequality of the form |A| < 9, the expression A must be between −9 and 9: −9 < A < 9. Substituting A = x − 4 gives −9 < x − 4 and x − 4 < 9, which is choice D.

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