To solve the inequality \( |x+6| > 5 \), we need to consider the definition of absolute value. The inequality \( |x+6| > 5 \) means that \( x+6 \) is either greater than 5 or less than -5. Therefore, we split the inequality into two separate inequalities: \( x+6 > 5 \) and \( x+6 < -5 \). We then solve each inequality separately.
Step 1: Split the Absolute Value Inequality
To solve \( |x+6| > 5 \), we split it into two separate inequalities:
\( x + 6 > 5 \)
\( x + 6 < -5 \)
Step 2: Solve Each Inequality
Solve the first inequality:
\[ x + 6 > 5 \]
Subtract 6 from both sides:
\[ x > -1 \]
Solve the second inequality:
\[ x + 6 < -5 \]
Subtract 6 from both sides:
\[ x < -11 \]
Step 3: Combine the Solutions
The solution to the inequality \( |x+6| > 5 \) is the union of the solutions to the two inequalities:
\[ x > -1 \quad \text{or} \quad x < -11 \]