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PS · Problem Solving
605-655
Absolute Values/Modules
Given the inequality |3x - 4| < 5x + 1, which of the following intervals includes all possible values of x?
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-2 < x < 1
x > 3/8
Correct
C
x < -3/8
D
1 < x < 5
E
x > 1/8
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sahilApr 24, 2025
Good question
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ShehranJul 19, 2024
still struggling with these types of problems
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denizDec 15, 2024
Greatt
What this question tests
What it tests
Your ability to solve absolute-value equations and inequalities by considering both cases.
Common trap
Dropping the absolute value bars entirely or missing that |x| = k has two solutions when k > 0.
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