Math Problem Statement

Solve |h - 5| ≤ 10.

Solution

We are tasked with solving the absolute value inequality:

h510|h - 5| \leq 10

To solve this, we can break it into two cases because the absolute value represents the distance from h5h - 5 to 0. The inequality h510|h - 5| \leq 10 implies:

10h510-10 \leq h - 5 \leq 10

Step 1: Solve the inequality

We now solve for hh by adding 5 to all sides of the inequality:

10+5h5+510+5-10 + 5 \leq h - 5 + 5 \leq 10 + 5

This simplifies to:

5h15-5 \leq h \leq 15

Final Answer:

The solution to the inequality is:

h[5,15]h \in [-5, 15]

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Here are 5 related questions you might be interested in:

  1. How do you solve absolute value inequalities in the form xab|x - a| \leq b?
  2. What is the difference between xab|x - a| \leq b and xab|x - a| \geq b?
  3. Can absolute value inequalities ever have no solution?
  4. What are some real-world applications of absolute value inequalities?
  5. How do we graph the solution 5h15-5 \leq h \leq 15 on a number line?

Tip: When solving absolute value inequalities, always consider both the positive and negative scenarios by breaking them into two separate inequalities.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Absolute Value Inequality
Linear Inequalities

Formulas

|x - a| ≤ b → -b ≤ x - a ≤ b

Theorems

Properties of Absolute Values

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10