Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 2 - Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities - 2.5 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities - 2.5 Exercises - Page 188: 47

Answer

$x\gt3 \\\\\text{OR}\\\\ x\lt-3$

Work Step by Step

$\bf{\text{Solution Outline:}}$ To solve the given inequality, $ |x|\gt3 ,$ use the definition of absolute value inequality. Then graph the solution set. In the graph a hollowed dot is used for $\lt$ or $\gt.$ A solid dot is used for $\le$ 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} x\gt3 \\\\\text{OR}\\\\ x\lt-3 .\end{array} The graph above confirms the solution set of the inequality.
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