Math Problem Statement
solve the inequality. Write your answer using interval notation. |3x − 5| ≤ 4
Solution
To solve the inequality , we need to break it down into two cases because the absolute value expression can be rewritten as two simultaneous inequalities:
Step 1: Solve the two inequalities
We will now split the inequality into two parts and solve for .
First part:
- Add 5 to both sides:
- Divide both sides by 3:
Second part:
- Add 5 to both sides:
- Divide both sides by 3:
Step 2: Combine the two parts
Now, we combine the two results:
Step 3: Express the solution in interval notation
The solution is the set of -values that satisfy both inequalities. In interval notation, this is:
Thus, the solution to the inequality is .
Would you like any additional details or have further questions?
Here are five related questions:
- How do you solve an inequality involving a strict inequality ?
- What changes when solving inequalities with ?
- Can you solve and express the answer in interval notation?
- How do you solve absolute value equations, e.g., ?
- What happens when an absolute value inequality has no solution?
Tip: When solving absolute value inequalities, always consider breaking it into two parts, one with a positive and one with a negative bound!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Absolute Value Inequalities
Formulas
Absolute value inequality |A| ≤ B: -B ≤ A ≤ B
Theorems
Properties of absolute value inequalities
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11