Math Problem Statement

Gambar selang dan sketsanya

Gambar selang dan sketsanya

Solution

The given inequality is:

1x3>6\left| \frac{1}{x} - 3 \right| > 6

To solve this, we will follow the steps for solving an absolute value inequality.

Step 1: Break the absolute value inequality into two cases.

The general rule for absolute value inequalities A>B|A| > B is:

A>BorA<BA > B \quad \text{or} \quad A < -B

Here, A=1x3A = \frac{1}{x} - 3 and B=6B = 6.

So, the two cases are:

Case 1:

1x3>6\frac{1}{x} - 3 > 6

Case 2:

1x3<6\frac{1}{x} - 3 < -6

Step 2: Solve each case.

Case 1: 1x3>6\frac{1}{x} - 3 > 6

Add 3 to both sides:

1x>9\frac{1}{x} > 9

Now, take the reciprocal of both sides (note: taking the reciprocal reverses the inequality sign):

x<19x < \frac{1}{9}

Case 2: 1x3<6\frac{1}{x} - 3 < -6

Add 3 to both sides:

1x<3\frac{1}{x} < -3

Now, take the reciprocal of both sides (again, reverse the inequality sign):

x>13x > -\frac{1}{3}

Step 3: Combine the solutions.

The combined solution is:

x<19orx>13x < \frac{1}{9} \quad \text{or} \quad x > -\frac{1}{3}

Step 4: Exclude zero.

Since x=0x = 0 makes the expression undefined (division by zero), we exclude x=0x = 0.

Thus, the solution in interval notation is:

(,13)(0,19)(-\infty, -\frac{1}{3}) \cup (0, \frac{1}{9})

Would you like more details or explanations on any part of this?

Here are some related questions for practice:

  1. How would the solution change if the inequality were 1x36\left| \frac{1}{x} - 3 \right| \leq 6?
  2. What happens if you multiply or divide by a negative number in inequalities?
  3. How do you handle inequalities when there are two absolute value expressions?
  4. Can you graph the solution of (,13)(0,19)(-\infty, -\frac{1}{3}) \cup (0, \frac{1}{9})?
  5. How do you solve rational inequalities like 1x+4<5\frac{1}{x} + 4 < 5?

Tip: When working with absolute values, always remember to split the equation or inequality into two cases and solve each one separately.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Absolute Value Inequalities
Rational Inequalities

Formulas

|A| > B implies A > B or A < -B

Theorems

Properties of Inequalities with Absolute Values

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11