Math Problem Statement
Solution
Let's solve the given inequality algebraically:
The inequality is:
Step-by-step solution:
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Isolate the absolute value: Add 5 to both sides of the inequality:
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Divide by 5:
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Remove the absolute value: To solve this, we split it into two cases:
- Case 1:
- Case 2:
Case 1:
Subtract 4 from both sides: Divide by 2:
Case 2:
Subtract 4 from both sides: Divide by 2:
Final solution:
The solution to the inequality is:
In interval notation, this can be written as:
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Here are 5 related questions:
- How do you solve inequalities involving absolute values?
- What happens when the inequality has a "less than" sign instead of "greater than" for absolute values?
- Can you explain the graphical interpretation of absolute value inequalities?
- How do you handle cases where the inequality has no solution?
- What are the different methods to solve inequalities?
Tip: Always check your solutions for absolute value inequalities by substituting values from each interval back into the original inequality.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Inequalities
Absolute Value
Algebraic Manipulation
Formulas
|a| > b: a > b or a < -b
Theorems
Absolute Value Inequality Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10