Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Section 4.3 - Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value - Exercise Set - Page 283: 51

Answer

$(-\infty,2]\cup[6,\infty)$. The graph is shown below.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $\Rightarrow \left | x-4\right |\geq2$ Rewrite the inequality without absolute value bars. $\Rightarrow x-4\leq-2$ or $x-4\geq2$ Solve each inequality separately. $\Rightarrow x-4\leq-2$ or $x-4\geq2$ Add $4$ to both sides. $\Rightarrow x-4+4\leq-2+4$ or $x-4+4\geq2+4$ Simpify $\Rightarrow x\leq2$ or $x\geq6$ The solution set is less than or equal to $2$ or greater than or equal to $6$. The interval notation is $(-\infty,2]\cup[6,\infty)$.
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