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-7-9|2x+8|<-16

Solution

- 7 - 9 ∣ 2 x + 8 ∣ < - 16

Solution

x < - \frac{9}{2} or x > - \frac{7}{2}

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Solution steps

- 7 - 9 ∣ 2 x + 8 ∣ < - 16

Move

7

to the right side

- 9 ∣ 2 x + 8 ∣ < - 9

Multiply both sides by

- 1

9 ∣ 2 x + 8 ∣ > 9

Divide both sides by

9

∣ 2 x + 8 ∣ > 1

Apply absolute rule: If

∣ u ∣ > a, a > 0

then

u < - a

or

u > a

2 x + 8 < - 1 or 2 x + 8 > 1

2 x + 8 < - 1 or 2 x + 8 > 1

x < - \frac{9}{2} or x > - \frac{7}{2}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is -7-9|2x+8|<-16 ?
The solution to -7-9|2x+8|<-16 is x<-9/2 \lor x>-7/2