Absolute Value Inequalities Answers

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Which inequality is equivalent to ?

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–9 > x – 4 < 9
B
–9 < x – 4 < 9
C
x – 4 < –9 or x – 4 < 9
D
x – 4 > –9 or x – 4 < 9
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Which of the following represents the solution to the inequality ?

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Option A
B
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Option B
C
[–2, 7]
D
[1.5, 7.5]
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What is the solution, if any, to the inequality ?

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all real numbers
B
no solution
C
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Option C
D
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Option D
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A student showed the steps below while solving the inequality by graphing.Step 1:Write a system of equations: Step 2: Graph the two equations:Step 3:Identify the values of x for which :x = 3 or x = 5Step 4:Write the solution in interval notation:What is the first step in which the student made an error?

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Step 1, because the student should have written a compound statement with “and”
B
Step 2, because the student should have graphed the inequalities
Option B
C
Step 3, because the values for x for which also include values between 3 and 5
Option C
D
Step 4, because the solution is one continuous interval
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What is the solution to the inequality ?

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–7 < x < –1
B
1 < x < 7
C
x < –7 or x < –1
D
x > 1 or x < 7
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A student found the solution below for the given inequality.Which of the following explains whether the student is correct?

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The student is completely correct because the student correctly wrote and solved the compound inequality.
B
The student is partially correct because only one part of the compound inequality is written correctly.
C
The student is partially correct because the student should have written the statements using “or” instead of “and.”
D
The student is completely incorrect because there is “ no solution “ to this inequality.
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Which compound inequality can be used to solve the inequality ?

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Option A
B
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Option B
C
3x + 2 > –7 or 3x + 2 > 7
D
3x + 2 7

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