Math Problem Statement

Solve the following inequality: |5t - 6| ≤ 4. Graph the solution set.

Solution

The inequality to solve is:

5t64|5t - 6| \leq 4

Step 1: Break the absolute value inequality into two cases.

By definition of absolute value, the inequality AB|A| \leq B translates into:

BAB-B \leq A \leq B

In this case, the expression inside the absolute value is 5t65t - 6, and B=4B = 4. So, the inequality becomes:

45t64-4 \leq 5t - 6 \leq 4

Step 2: Solve the compound inequality.

First, solve the left side:

45t6-4 \leq 5t - 6

Add 6 to both sides:

25t2 \leq 5t

Now, divide by 5:

25t\frac{2}{5} \leq t

Next, solve the right side:

5t645t - 6 \leq 4

Add 6 to both sides:

5t105t \leq 10

Now, divide by 5:

t2t \leq 2

Step 3: Combine the solutions.

The solution set is:

25t2\frac{2}{5} \leq t \leq 2

Step 4: Write the solution in interval notation.

In interval notation, the solution is:

[25,2]\left[ \frac{2}{5}, 2 \right]

Therefore, the correct choice is A, with the solution set being [25,2]\left[ \frac{2}{5}, 2 \right].

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to further explore:

  1. How would the solution change if the inequality was 5t6>4|5t - 6| > 4?
  2. How can you graph this solution set on a number line?
  3. What is the meaning of "absolute value" geometrically?
  4. How would you solve 5t64|5t - 6| \geq 4 as a compound inequality?
  5. Can you generalize the process for any inequality involving absolute values?

Tip: Always double-check your compound inequality by solving both sides separately before combining the results.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Absolute Value Inequality
Compound Inequality

Formulas

|A| ≤ B ⇒ -B ≤ A ≤ B
Compound inequality solving process

Theorems

Absolute value inequality theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11