Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 1 - Section 1.7 - Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities - 1.7 Exercises - Page 119: 67

Answer

$\left( -\infty, \dfrac{1}{2} \right] \cup \left[ \dfrac{7}{6},\infty \right)$

Work Step by Step

$\bf{\text{Solution Outline:}}$ To solve the given inequality, $ |10-12x| \ge 4 ,$ use the definition of absolute value inequalities. Then use the properties of inequality to isolate the variable. 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 $\ge.$ $\bf{\text{Solution Details:}}$ Since for any $c\gt0$, $|x|\gt c$ implies $x\gt c \text{ or } x\lt-c$ (which is equivalent to $|x|\ge c$ implies $x\ge c \text{ or } x\le-c$), the inequality above is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 10-12x \ge 4 \\\\\text{OR}\\\\ 10-12x \le -4 .\end{array} Using the properties of inequality to isolate the variable results to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 10-12x \ge 4 \\\\ -12x \ge 4-10 \\\\ -12x \ge -6 \\\\\text{OR}\\\\ 10-12x \le -4 \\\\ -12x \le -4-10 \\\\ -12x \le -14 .\end{array} Dividing by a negative number (and consequently reversing the sign), the inequality above is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} -12x \ge -6 \\\\ x \le \dfrac{-6}{-12} \\\\ x \le \dfrac{1}{2} \\\\\text{OR}\\\\ -12x \le -14 \\\\ x \ge \dfrac{-14}{-12} \\\\ x \ge \dfrac{7}{6} .\end{array} In interval notation, the solution set is $ \left( -\infty, \dfrac{1}{2} \right] \cup \left[ \dfrac{7}{6},\infty \right) .$
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