Section 1.7 continued Solving Absolute Value Inequalities
In absolute value inequalities: If the absolute value is < or ≤ then it is a compound inequality joined by the word “and”. If the absolute value is > or ≥ then it is a compound inequality joined by the word “or”.
5.) Solve: x + 2 > 5 Absolute value: 2 answers (±) > Joined by “or”
6.) Solve: 5x + 2 - 6 < 22 Absolute value: 2 answers (±) < Joined by “and”
7.) Solve: 2x - 2 ≤ - 2
8.) Solve: 2x ≥ x - 1
Homework Page 52 Problems: #15-26 (all), (odd)