Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 1 - Section 1.5 - Linear Inequalities in One Variable - 1.5 Exercises - Page 100: 53

Answer

$\left[ -1,\dfrac{5}{2} \right]$

Work Step by Step

$\bf{\text{Solution Outline:}}$ To solve the given inequality, $ -8 \le -4x+2 \le 6 ,$ use the properties of inequality. For the interval notation, use a parenthesis for the symbols $\lt$ or $\gt.$ Use a bracket for the symbols $\le$ or $\ge.$ For graphing inequalities, use a hollowed dot for the symbols $\lt$ or $\gt.$ Use a solid dot for the symbols $\le$ or $\ge.$ $\bf{\text{Solution Details:}}$ Using the properties of inequality, the inequality above is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} -8-2 \le -4x+2-2 \le 6-2 \\\\ -10 \le -4x \le 4 .\end{array} Dividing all sides by a negative number (and consequently reversing the sign), the inequality above is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} \dfrac{-10}{-4} \ge \dfrac{-4x}{-4} \ge \dfrac{4}{-4} \\\\ \dfrac{5}{2} \ge x \ge -1 \\\\ -1\le x \le \dfrac{5}{2} .\end{array} In interval notation, the solution set is $ \left[ -1,\dfrac{5}{2} \right] .$ The red graph is the graph of the solution set.
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