Math Problem Statement

Find the solution set for the inequality: |4m + 6| > 4

Solution

To solve the inequality 4m+6>4|4m + 6| > 4, we proceed as follows:


Step 1: Understand the inequality for absolute value

The inequality 4m+6>4|4m + 6| > 4 splits into two cases:

  1. 4m+6>44m + 6 > 4
  2. 4m+6<44m + 6 < -4

Step 2: Solve each case

Case 1: 4m+6>44m + 6 > 4

4m>46    4m>2    m>124m > 4 - 6 \implies 4m > -2 \implies m > -\frac{1}{2}

Case 2: 4m+6<44m + 6 < -4

4m<46    4m<10    m<524m < -4 - 6 \implies 4m < -10 \implies m < -\frac{5}{2}


Step 3: Combine the two cases

The solution is the union of the two regions: m<52orm>12m < -\frac{5}{2} \quad \text{or} \quad m > -\frac{1}{2}


Step 4: Match with the options

This corresponds to Option D: {m<52orm>12}.\{m < -\frac{5}{2} \, \text{or} \, m > -\frac{1}{2}\}.


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5 Related Questions:

  1. What happens if the inequality was 4m+64|4m + 6| \leq 4?
  2. How do you graph the solution set for this inequality on a number line?
  3. What are the key differences between solving x>c|x| > c and x<c|x| < c?
  4. How can you rewrite x>c|x| > c in terms of compound inequalities?
  5. How do absolute value inequalities appear in real-world problems?

Tip:

Always remember to split absolute value inequalities into two cases, one for the positive scenario and one for the negative scenario!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Absolute Value Inequalities

Formulas

Absolute value inequality: |x| > c implies x > c or x < -c

Theorems

Basic Absolute Value Inequality Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10