Math Problem Statement

solve the inequality. Write your answer using interval notation. |3x − 5| ≤ 4

Solution

To solve the inequality 3x54|3x - 5| \leq 4, we need to break it down into two cases because the absolute value expression AB|A| \leq B can be rewritten as two simultaneous inequalities:

43x54-4 \leq 3x - 5 \leq 4

Step 1: Solve the two inequalities

We will now split the inequality into two parts and solve for xx.

First part: 3x543x - 5 \geq -4

  1. Add 5 to both sides: 3x4+53x \geq -4 + 5 3x13x \geq 1
  2. Divide both sides by 3: x13x \geq \frac{1}{3}

Second part: 3x543x - 5 \leq 4

  1. Add 5 to both sides: 3x4+53x \leq 4 + 5 3x93x \leq 9
  2. Divide both sides by 3: x3x \leq 3

Step 2: Combine the two parts

Now, we combine the two results: 13x3\frac{1}{3} \leq x \leq 3

Step 3: Express the solution in interval notation

The solution is the set of xx-values that satisfy both inequalities. In interval notation, this is: [13,3]\left[ \frac{1}{3}, 3 \right]

Thus, the solution to the inequality 3x54|3x - 5| \leq 4 is [13,3]\left[ \frac{1}{3}, 3 \right].

Would you like any additional details or have further questions?

Here are five related questions:

  1. How do you solve an inequality involving a strict inequality A<B|A| < B?
  2. What changes when solving inequalities with AB|A| \geq B?
  3. Can you solve 3x54|3x - 5| \geq 4 and express the answer in interval notation?
  4. How do you solve absolute value equations, e.g., 3x5=4|3x - 5| = 4?
  5. 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