Answer
$a=2$ and $b=8$
Work Step by Step
We are given:
$|x-1|\lt 3$
$-3\lt x-1\lt 3$
We add $5$:
$-3+5\lt x-1+5\lt 3+5$
$2\lt x+4\lt 8$
Therefore:
$a=2$ and $b=8$
College Algebra (10th Edition)
by Sullivan, Michael
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321979478
ISBN 13:
978-0-32197-947-6
Chapter 1 - Section 1.6 - Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value - 1.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 134: 73
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