Math Problem Statement
Solve the inequality: |3x - 4| ≥ 5. Which of the following is correct: (A) x ≤ -1/3 or x ≥ 3, (B) -1 ≤ x ≤ 3, (C) x ≥ -1/3 and x ≤ 3, (D) x ≤ -1 or x ≥ 3?
Solution
The inequality to solve is:
To solve this, we consider the definition of absolute value. The inequality splits into two cases:
Case 1:
Solve for :
Case 2:
Solve for :
Combine the two cases:
The solution to the inequality is:
Thus, the correct answer is A.
Would you like further clarification or details? Here are 5 related questions to expand understanding:
- How do we handle strict inequalities (e.g., or ) with absolute values?
- What is the method to verify the solutions of absolute value inequalities graphically?
- How would the solution change if the inequality were ?
- Why does the absolute value inequality split into two cases?
- How does this method generalize to other absolute value equations or inequalities?
Tip: Always check for the direction of the inequality when splitting absolute value expressions into cases.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Absolute Value Inequalities
Formulas
Definition of absolute value: |a| = a if a ≥ 0, |a| = -a if a < 0
Theorems
Properties of absolute value inequalities: |x| ≥ c splits into x ≥ c or x ≤ -c
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11