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|2x-8|>= 3

Solution

∣ 2 x - 8 ∣ \geq 3

Solution

x \leq \frac{5}{2} or x \geq \frac{11}{2}

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Interval Notation

(- \infty, \frac{5}{2}] \cup [\frac{11}{2}, \infty)

Decimal Notation

x \leq 2.5 or x \geq 5.5

Solution steps

∣ 2 x - 8 ∣ \geq 3

Apply absolute rule: If

∣ u ∣ \geq a, a > 0

then

u \leq - a

or

u \geq a

2 x - 8 \leq - 3 or 2 x - 8 \geq 3

2 x - 8 \leq - 3 or 2 x - 8 \geq 3

x \leq \frac{5}{2} or x \geq \frac{11}{2}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is |2x-8|>= 3 ?
The solution to |2x-8|>= 3 is x<= 5/2 \lor x>= 11/2