Math Problem Statement

|2x + 7| ≤ 19

Solution

The inequality to solve is:

2x+719|2x + 7| \leq 19

Step-by-Step Solution:

To solve the absolute value inequality 2x+719|2x + 7| \leq 19, we split it into two inequalities:

  1. 2x+7192x + 7 \leq 19
  2. (2x+7)19-(2x + 7) \leq 19

Solve the first inequality:

2x+7192x + 7 \leq 19 Subtract 7 from both sides: 2x122x \leq 12 Divide by 2: x6x \leq 6

Solve the second inequality:

(2x+7)19-(2x + 7) \leq 19 Distribute the negative: 2x719-2x - 7 \leq 19 Add 7 to both sides: 2x26-2x \leq 26 Divide by -2 (flip the inequality sign): x13x \geq -13

Solution Set:

The solution is the intersection of x6x \leq 6 and x13x \geq -13, which gives the interval:

x[13,6]x \in [-13, 6]

In interval notation, the solution set is:

[13,6][-13, 6]

Graph:

The graph would show a closed interval from -13 to 6, with filled circles on both -13 and 6 to indicate that these values are included in the solution set.

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you solve absolute value equations that involve strict inequalities like 2x+7<19|2x + 7| < 19?
  2. What are the steps to graph an inequality on a number line?
  3. How do the rules change if the inequality sign is \geq or \leq?
  4. What happens if there is no intersection between the two parts of the inequality?
  5. How can you express the union of solution sets in interval notation?

Tip: Always remember to flip the inequality sign when dividing or multiplying by a negative number in inequalities.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inequalities
Absolute Value

Formulas

|A| ≤ B implies A ≤ B and -A ≤ B

Theorems

Properties of Absolute Value Inequalities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10