#9 how do we do it and what is the answer

Given that de, df, and ef are midsegments of △abc, and de=3.2 feet, ef=4 feet, and df=2.4 feet, the perimeter of △abc is .

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

Jack has a piece of red ribbon that is two times as long as his piece of blue ribbon. he says that he can use two different equation to find out how long his piece of red ribbon is compared to his piece of blue ribbon is. is he correct? explain his reasoning