Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 4 - Test - Page 310: 14

Answer

$(−∞,-1]\cup[4,∞)$. The graph of the solution set is shown below.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $\Rightarrow |2x-3|\geq5$ Rewrite the inequality without absolute value bars. $\Rightarrow 2x−3\leq−5$ or $2x−3\geq5$ Solve each inequality separately. Add $3$ to all parts. $\Rightarrow 2x−3+3\leq−5+3$ or $2x−3+3\geq5+3$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 2x\leq−2$ or $2x\geq8$ Divide both sides by $2$. $\Rightarrow \frac{2x}{2}\leq\frac{−2}{2}$ or $\frac{2x}{2}\geq\frac{8}{2}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow x\leq-1$ or $x\geq4$ The solution set is less than or equal to $-1$ or greater than or equal to $4$. The interval notation is $(−∞,-1]\cup[4,∞)$. The combined graph is shown below.
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