Math Problem Statement

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Solve the inequality: -5 ≤ (6x - 5)/2 ≤ 4. Give the solution set in both interval and graph forms.

Solution

The inequality in the image is:

56x524-5 \leq \frac{6x - 5}{2} \leq 4

Let's solve this step by step.

Step 1: Break the inequality into two parts:

56x52-5 \leq \frac{6x - 5}{2} and 6x524\frac{6x - 5}{2} \leq 4

Step 2: Solve each part of the inequality.

For 56x52-5 \leq \frac{6x - 5}{2}:

  1. Multiply both sides by 2 to eliminate the denominator: 5×26x5106x5-5 \times 2 \leq 6x - 5 \quad \Rightarrow \quad -10 \leq 6x - 5
  2. Add 5 to both sides: 10+56x56x-10 + 5 \leq 6x \quad \Rightarrow \quad -5 \leq 6x
  3. Divide both sides by 6: 56x\frac{-5}{6} \leq x So, x56x \geq \frac{-5}{6}.

For 6x524\frac{6x - 5}{2} \leq 4:

  1. Multiply both sides by 2: 6x54×26x586x - 5 \leq 4 \times 2 \quad \Rightarrow \quad 6x - 5 \leq 8
  2. Add 5 to both sides: 6x8+56x136x \leq 8 + 5 \quad \Rightarrow \quad 6x \leq 13
  3. Divide by 6: x136x \leq \frac{13}{6}

Step 3: Combine the two inequalities.

From both parts, we have: 56x136\frac{-5}{6} \leq x \leq \frac{13}{6}

Step 4: Write the solution in interval notation.

The solution set is: [56,136]\left[ \frac{-5}{6}, \frac{13}{6} \right]

Thus, the correct choice is A, with the solution set [56,136]\left[ \frac{-5}{6}, \frac{13}{6} \right].

Would you like further details or assistance with any step? Here are five related questions to consider:

  1. How do you graph inequalities on a number line?
  2. Can you solve compound inequalities with different types of inequalities (e.g., strict vs. non-strict)?
  3. What happens when you multiply or divide inequalities by negative numbers?
  4. How can inequalities be used to represent real-world problems?
  5. What is the difference between set notation and interval notation?

Tip: When solving inequalities, always be careful when multiplying or dividing by a negative number—this reverses the inequality sign!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inequalities
Algebra
Interval Notation

Formulas

-5 ≤ (6x - 5)/2 ≤ 4
x ≥ -5/6
x ≤ 13/6

Theorems

Properties of Inequalities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12