1+1+34+1000+88x22+11=?

Which answer is the solution set to the inequality |x|< 9? a. x< -9 or x> 9 b. x> -9 and x< 9 c. x> -9 or x< 9 d. x< 9 and x< 9

Consider the function represented by the equation 1/2 j + 1/4 k equals 3 which shows the equation written in function notation with j as the independent variable

Any is very appreciated! (picture is provided below)not sure how to do this at all won't lie