Math Problem Statement
Solve the inequality: (- 3|6 - x| >= - 3)
Solution
To solve the inequality:
we can follow these steps:
Step 1: Simplify the Inequality
Divide both sides by (note that dividing by a negative reverses the inequality):
Step 2: Solve the Absolute Value Inequality
The inequality means that the expression inside the absolute value is within unit of , so we can write:
Step 3: Solve the Compound Inequality
Now, we solve the compound inequality by isolating in the middle.
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Subtract from all parts:
Simplifying, we get:
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Divide by (which reverses the inequality signs):
or equivalently:
Solution
The solution to the inequality is:
This means that can take any value between and , inclusive.
Would you like further explanation on any step?
Here are five related questions to consider:
- How would you solve ?
- What are the steps to graph the solution on a number line?
- How do you solve inequalities involving absolute values without reversing the inequality?
- What if the inequality was instead? How would the solution change?
- How do you handle absolute value inequalities when there are variables on both sides?
Tip: When dealing with absolute value inequalities, remember that dividing or multiplying by a negative number reverses the inequality symbol.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Absolute Value Inequalities
Formulas
Absolute value inequality |a| ≤ b means -b ≤ a ≤ b
Dividing by a negative reverses the inequality direction
Theorems
Absolute Value Properties
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11