Math Problem Statement

Solve the inequality: |5 - 3x| + 2 < 6

Solution

The inequality provided in the image is:

53x+2<6|5 - 3x| + 2 < 6

Let's solve this step by step.

Step 1: Isolate the absolute value

First, subtract 2 from both sides:

53x<62|5 - 3x| < 6 - 2

53x<4|5 - 3x| < 4

Step 2: Set up two inequalities from the absolute value

The inequality 53x<4|5 - 3x| < 4 means that:

4<53x<4-4 < 5 - 3x < 4

Step 3: Solve the compound inequality

Now, solve each part:

  1. For 4<53x-4 < 5 - 3x:

    • Subtract 5 from both sides: 45<3x-4 - 5 < -3x 9<3x-9 < -3x
    • Divide by -3 (remember to reverse the inequality): 93>x\frac{-9}{-3} > x 3>xorx<33 > x \quad \text{or} \quad x < 3
  2. For 53x<45 - 3x < 4:

    • Subtract 5 from both sides: 3x<45-3x < 4 - 5 3x<1-3x < -1
    • Divide by -3 (again, reverse the inequality): x>13x > \frac{-1}{-3} x>13x > \frac{1}{3}

Step 4: Combine the two results

The solution to the inequality is:

13<x<3\frac{1}{3} < x < 3

Thus, xx lies between 13\frac{1}{3} and 33.


Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. What happens if the inequality was 53x+26|5 - 3x| + 2 \leq 6?
  2. How do you solve absolute value inequalities with a greater than sign, like 53x>4|5 - 3x| > 4?
  3. What are some practical applications of solving absolute value inequalities?
  4. How would the solution change if the absolute value expression involved more complex terms?
  5. Can absolute value inequalities have no solution? If so, under what conditions?

Tip: When solving absolute value inequalities, always remember to split the inequality into two parts—one positive and one negative—then solve each part separately.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Absolute Value Inequalities

Formulas

|A| < B → -B < A < B

Theorems

Absolute Value Inequality

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11