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: 52

Answer

$(-\infty,-1]\cup[7,\infty)$. The graph is shown below.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $\Rightarrow \left | x-3\right |\geq4$ Rewrite the inequality without absolute value bars. $\Rightarrow x-3\leq-4$ or $x-3\geq4$ Solve each inequality separately. $\Rightarrow x-3\leq-4$ or $x-3\geq4$ Add $3$ to both sides. $\Rightarrow x-3+3\leq-4+3$ or $x-3+3\geq4+3$ Simpify $\Rightarrow x\leq-1$ or $x\geq7$ The solution set is less than or equal to $-1$ or greater than or equal to $7$. The interval notation is $(-\infty,-1]\cup[7,\infty)$.
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