Math Problem Statement

3∣10−x∣−6≥0

Solution

We are given the inequality:

310x603 |10 - x| - 6 \geq 0

Step 1: Isolate the absolute value term.

Add 66 to both sides of the inequality:

310x63 |10 - x| \geq 6

Step 2: Divide by 3 to simplify.

10x2|10 - x| \geq 2

Step 3: Solve the absolute value inequality.

The general rule for absolute value inequalities is:

ABmeansABorAB|A| \geq B \quad \text{means} \quad A \leq -B \quad \text{or} \quad A \geq B

In our case:

10x2or10x210 - x \leq -2 \quad \text{or} \quad 10 - x \geq 2

Step 4: Solve each inequality.

For 10x210 - x \leq -2:

x12(Subtract 10 from both sides)-x \leq -12 \quad \text{(Subtract 10 from both sides)} x12(Divide both sides by -1, flip the inequality)x \geq 12 \quad \text{(Divide both sides by -1, flip the inequality)}

For 10x210 - x \geq 2:

x8(Subtract 10 from both sides)-x \geq -8 \quad \text{(Subtract 10 from both sides)} x8(Divide both sides by -1, flip the inequality)x \leq 8 \quad \text{(Divide both sides by -1, flip the inequality)}

Step 5: Combine the solutions.

The solution is:

x12orx8x \geq 12 \quad \text{or} \quad x \leq 8

In interval notation, the solution is:

(,8][12,)(-\infty, 8] \cup [12, \infty)

Would you like more details or have any questions?


Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How would the solution change if the inequality was 310x6>03 |10 - x| - 6 > 0?
  2. How do you solve an absolute value equation like x3=5|x - 3| = 5?
  3. What happens if the coefficient in front of the absolute value, 33, is negative?
  4. Can you graph the solution to 10x2|10 - x| \geq 2 on a number line?
  5. How would you handle solving ax+bc|ax + b| \geq c for any constants aa, bb, and cc?

Tip: Always check your final solution by plugging test values from each interval into the original inequality.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Absolute Value Inequalities

Formulas

|A| ≥ B means A ≤ -B or A ≥ B

Theorems

Absolute Value Inequality Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11