Math Problem Statement

What are the integer solutions of the inequality |X| < 3?

Solution

The question asks for the integer solutions to the inequality X<3|X| < 3.

The inequality X<3|X| < 3 means that the absolute value of XX must be less than 3. In other words, XX must lie between -3 and 3, but not including -3 and 3 themselves.

This can be written as:

3<X<3-3 < X < 3

The integer values that satisfy this inequality are:

X=2,1,0,1,2X = -2, -1, 0, 1, 2

Therefore, the correct answer is:

2, 1, 0, -1, and -2\textbf{2, 1, 0, -1, and -2}

This corresponds to the second option in the multiple-choice answers.


Would you like further details on how absolute value inequalities work?

Here are 5 related questions you might find helpful:

  1. How would the solution change if the inequality were X3|X| \leq 3?
  2. What is the general process for solving absolute value inequalities?
  3. How do absolute value inequalities differ from regular inequalities?
  4. What are some real-life applications of absolute value inequalities?
  5. How do you graph solutions to absolute value inequalities on a number line?

Tip: Always remember that solving an inequality involving absolute values requires you to consider both the positive and negative cases!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inequalities
Absolute Value
Integers

Formulas

|X| < 3
-3 < X < 3

Theorems

Absolute value inequality

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9