College Algebra (10th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter 1 - Section 1.6 - Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value - 1.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 133: 37

Answer

The solution set is {$x|-4\lt{x}\lt4$}

Work Step by Step

$|2x|\lt8$ $-8\lt2x\lt8$ Divide each term by 2 $\frac{-8}{2}\lt\frac{2x}{2}\lt\frac{8}{2}$ $-4\lt{x}\lt4$ The solution set is {$x|-4\lt{x}\lt4$} Interval notation: $(-4,4)$
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