Clear the absolute-value bars by splitting the equation into its two cases, one for the Positive case and the other for the Negative case.
The Absolute Value term is |x|
For the Negative case we'll use -(x)
For the Positive case we'll use (x)
-(x) < 5
Multiply
-x < 5
Multiply both sides by (-1)
Remember to flip the inequality sign
x > -5
Which is the solution for the Negative Case
(x) < 5
Which is the solution for the Positive Case
(-5,5)