Math Problem Statement
Solve: -3|x| > -6
Solution
The given inequality to solve is:
Step 1: Divide both sides by to eliminate the negative coefficient.
Dividing by a negative number reverses the inequality sign:
Step 2: Interpret the absolute value inequality.
The inequality means that lies between and . In other words, the solution is:
Final Answer:
The correct solution is the interval:
This matches the first option in the choices provided.
Would you like further details or have any other questions?
Here are 5 related questions:
- How do you solve inequalities involving absolute values?
- What happens when dividing both sides of an inequality by a negative number?
- Can you explain how to graph the solution on a number line?
- How would the solution change if the inequality was ?
- What if the original inequality had a different coefficient for ?
Tip: Always remember to reverse the inequality when multiplying or dividing by a negative number!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Absolute Value Inequalities
Algebra
Formulas
|x| < a means -a < x < a
Theorems
Inequality reversal when multiplying or dividing by a negative number
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-10