Math Problem Statement

|18 + x/2| ≥ 10

Solution

The inequality shown in the image is:

18+x210\left| 18 + \frac{x}{2} \right| \geq 10

To solve this absolute value inequality, we break it into two cases:

Case 1: Positive Case

18+x21018 + \frac{x}{2} \geq 10 Subtracting 18 from both sides: x21018\frac{x}{2} \geq 10 - 18 x28\frac{x}{2} \geq -8 Multiplying both sides by 2: x16x \geq -16

Case 2: Negative Case

(18+x2)10-(18 + \frac{x}{2}) \geq 10 This simplifies to: 18x210-18 - \frac{x}{2} \geq 10 Adding 18 to both sides: x228-\frac{x}{2} \geq 28 Multiplying both sides by -2 (and reversing the inequality): x56x \leq -56

Final Solution

The solution to the inequality is: x16orx56x \geq -16 \quad \text{or} \quad x \leq -56

This can be written as the union of two intervals: x(,56][16,)x \in (-\infty, -56] \cup [-16, \infty)

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Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. How would you solve the inequality x53|x - 5| \geq 3?
  2. Can you solve the inequality 2x+79|2x + 7| \leq 9?
  3. How do you interpret the solution to an inequality with absolute values geometrically?
  4. What happens if the absolute value inequality involves \leq instead of \geq?
  5. How would the solution change if the inequality was 18+x2>10|18 + \frac{x}{2}| > 10?

Tip: When solving absolute value inequalities, always remember to consider both the positive and negative cases.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Absolute Value Inequalities
Algebra

Formulas

|a| ≥ b
Inequalities: ax + b ≥ c and - (ax + b) ≥ c

Theorems

Properties of Absolute Value Inequalities
Solving Linear Inequalities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10