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Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 2, Problema 63

In Exercises 59–94, solve each absolute value inequality. |2x - 6| < 8

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Recognize that the inequality involves an absolute value expression: \(|2x - 6| < 8\). The absolute value inequality \(|A| < B\) means that the expression inside the absolute value, \(A\), lies between \(-B\) and \(B\).
Rewrite the inequality without the absolute value as a compound inequality: \(-8 < 2x - 6 < 8\).
Solve the compound inequality step-by-step. First, add 6 to all three parts: \(-8 + 6 < 2x - 6 + 6 < 8 + 6\), which simplifies to \(-2 < 2x < 14\).
Next, divide all parts of the inequality by 2 to isolate \(x\): \(\frac{-2}{2} < \frac{2x}{2} < \frac{14}{2}\), which simplifies to \(-1 < x < 7\).
Interpret the solution: \(x\) must be greater than \(-1\) and less than \(7\) to satisfy the original absolute value inequality.

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