Math Problem Statement

|(x - 1)/x - 3| > 6

Solution

The inequality you provided is:

x1x3>6\left| \frac{x - 1}{x} - 3 \right| > 6

This is an absolute value inequality, and we'll solve it step by step.

Step 1: Rewrite the inequality without the absolute value

The absolute value inequality A>B\left| A \right| > B can be rewritten as two inequalities:

A>BorA<BA > B \quad \text{or} \quad A < -B

In this case:

x1x3>6orx1x3<6\frac{x - 1}{x} - 3 > 6 \quad \text{or} \quad \frac{x - 1}{x} - 3 < -6

Step 2: Solve each inequality

Inequality 1: x1x3>6\frac{x - 1}{x} - 3 > 6

  1. Add 3 to both sides: x1x>9\frac{x - 1}{x} > 9

  2. Multiply both sides by xx (assuming x0x \neq 0): x1>9xx - 1 > 9x

  3. Rearrange the terms: 1>8x-1 > 8x

  4. Solve for xx: x<18x < -\frac{1}{8}

Inequality 2: x1x3<6\frac{x - 1}{x} - 3 < -6

  1. Add 3 to both sides: x1x<3\frac{x - 1}{x} < -3

  2. Multiply both sides by xx (assuming x0x \neq 0): x1<3xx - 1 < -3x

  3. Rearrange the terms: 4x<14x < 1

  4. Solve for xx: x<14x < \frac{1}{4}

Step 3: Combine the two results

We now combine the two cases:

  1. From the first inequality: x<18x < -\frac{1}{8}
  2. From the second inequality: x<14x < \frac{1}{4}

But the second inequality also implies that the solution must be less than 14\frac{1}{4}, so the overall solution is:

x<18orx>14x < -\frac{1}{8} \quad \text{or} \quad x > \frac{1}{4}

Final solution:

The solution to the inequality is:

x<18orx>14x < -\frac{1}{8} \quad \text{or} \quad x > \frac{1}{4}

Would you like more details or have any further questions?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you solve absolute value inequalities in general?
  2. What are the conditions when multiplying inequalities by variables?
  3. Can you graph the solution on a number line?
  4. How does the inequality change if we have \leq or \geq instead of >\gt?
  5. What are the steps to solve compound inequalities?

Tip: Always be cautious when multiplying inequalities by variables, especially when you don't know their sign, as it can reverse the inequality!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Absolute Value Inequalities
Rational Expressions
Algebra

Formulas

|A| > B can be rewritten as A > B or A < -B

Theorems

Properties of Absolute Value Inequalities

Suitable Grade Level

High School Algebra (Grades 9-11)