How are the solution sets to s<3 and |s|<3 different ?

they are different because of the mode sign on the second 's',

which if you are wondering what it stands for,

it represents only the magnitude of the value needed, not its sign,

let the assumed value of s be -5,

for example iin the first case, s < 3

hence s = -5, and it is true for s < 3

OR

if we take the second case, lsl < 3

that would be s = 5 [ not -5], which would not be true for lsl < 3

i hope u understood it,

if any more questions...please ask :)

think the answer would beb

yes, i think so although i am not sure. this is a very strange question.