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Solve each equation by graphing.
1. |x – 4| = 5
SOLUTION:
Step 1 Find the related function.
Rewrite the equation with 0 on the right side.
Replacing 0 with f(x) gives the related function f(x) = |x – 4| – 5.
Step 2 Graph the related function.
Make a table of values for f(x) = |x – 4| – 5. Then graph the ordered pairs and connect them.
x f(x)
–8 7
–6 5
–4 3
–2 1
0 –1
2 –3
4 –5
6 –3
8 –1
9 0
Since the graph f(x) = |x – 4| – 5 intersects the x-axis at –1 and 9, it has two solutions. The solution set of the
equation is {–1, 9}.
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ANSWER:
{–1, 9}
2. |2x – 3| = 17
SOLUTION:
Step 1 Find the related function.
Rewrite the equation with 0 on the right side.
Replacing 0 with f(x) gives the related function f(x) = |2x – 3| – 17.
Step 2 Graph the related function.
Make a table of values for f(x) = |2x – 3| – 17. Then graph the ordered pairs and connect them.
x f(x)
–14 14
–10 6
–6 –2
–2 –10
2 –16
6 –8
10 0
14 8
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Since the graph f(x) = |2x – 3| – 17 intersects the x-axis at –7 and 10, it has two solutions. The solution set of the
equation is {–7, 10}.
ANSWER:
{10, –7}
3. 3 + |2x + 1| = 3
SOLUTION:
Step 1 Find the related function.
Rewrite the equation with 0 on the right side.
Replacing 0 with f(x) gives the related function f(x) = |2x + 1|.
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Step 2 Graph the related function.
Make a table of values for f(x) = |2x + 1|. Then graph the ordered pairs and connect them.
x f(x)
–2 3
–1.5 2
–1 1
–0.5 0
0 1
0.5 2
1 3
1.5 4
2 5
Since the graph f(x) = |2x + 1| only intersects the x-axis at , the equation has one solution. The solution set of
the equation is .
ANSWER:
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4. |x – 1| + 6 = 4
SOLUTION:
Step 1 Find the related function.
Rewrite the equation with 0 on the right side.
Replacing 0 with f(x) gives the related function f(x) = |x – 1| + 2.
Step 2 Graph the related function.
Make a table of values for f(x) = |x – 1| + 2. Then graph the ordered pairs and connect them.
x f(x)
–2 5
–1 4
0 3
1 2
2 3
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Since the graph f(x) = |x – 1| + 2 does not intersect the x-axis the equation has no solutions. The solution set of
the equation is the null, or empty set.
ANSWER:
5. 7 + |3x – 1| = 7
SOLUTION:
Step 1 Find the related function.
Rewrite the equation with 0 on the right side.
Replacing 0 with f(x) gives the related function f(x) = |3x – 1|.
Step 2 Graph the related function.
Make a table of values for f(x) = |3x – 1|. Then graph the ordered pairs and connect them.
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x f(x)
–1 4
– 3
– 2
0 1
0
1 2
Since the graph f(x) = |3x – 1| only intersects the x-axis at , the equation has one solution. The solution set of
the equation is .
ANSWER:
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6. |x + 2| + 5 = 13
SOLUTION:
Step 1 Find the related function.
Rewrite the equation with 0 on the right side.
Replacing 0 with f(x) gives the related function f(x) = |x + 2| – 8.
Step 2 Graph the related function.
Make a table of values for f(x) = |x + 2| – 8. Then graph the ordered pairs and connect them.
x f(x)
–14 4
–10 0
–6 –4
–2 –8
2 –4
6 0
10 4
14 8
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Since the graph f(x) = |x + 2| – 8 intersects the x-axis at –10 and 6, it has two solutions. The solution set of the
equation is {–10, 6}.
ANSWER:
{–10, 6}
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USE TOOLS Use a graphing calculator to solve each equation.
7.
SOLUTION:
Rewriting the equation results in the function .
Enter the related function in the Y = list and graph. To enter the absolute value symbols, press MATH and select
abs( from the NUM menu. Use the zero feature from the CALC menu to find the zeros, or x-intercepts. When
prompted, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the left and right of each x-intercept to select the left and right
bounds, and then press ENTER again.
The zeros are located at x = –7 and x = 9. So, the solution set of the equation is {–7, 9}.
ANSWER:
{–7, 9}
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8.
SOLUTION:
Rewriting the equation results in the function .
Enter the related function in the Y = list and graph. To enter the absolute value symbols, press MATH and select
abs( from the NUM menu. Use the zero feature from the CALC menu to find the zeros, or x-intercepts. When
prompted, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the left and right of each x-intercept to select the left and right
bounds, and then press ENTER again.
The zeros are located at x = –9 and x = 7. So, the solution set of the equation is {–9, 7}.
ANSWER:
{–9, 7}
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9.
SOLUTION:
Rewriting the equation results in the function .
Enter the related function in the Y = list and graph. To enter the absolute value symbols, press MATH and select
abs( from the NUM menu. Use the zero feature from the CALC menu to find the zeros, or x-intercepts. When
prompted, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the left and right of each x-intercept to select the left and right
bounds, and then press ENTER again.
The zeros are located at x = –10 and x = 14. So, the solution set of the equation is {–10, 14}.
ANSWER:
{–10, 14}
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10. 2|x + 2| = 10
SOLUTION:
Rewriting the equation results in the function f(x) = 2|x + 2| – 10.
Enter the related function in the Y = list and graph. To enter the absolute value symbols, press MATH and select
abs( from the NUM menu. Use the zero feature from the CALC menu to find the zeros, or x-intercepts. When
prompted, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the left and right of each x-intercept to select the left and right
bounds, and then press ENTER again.
The zeros are located at x = –7 and x = 3. So, the solution set of the equation is {–7, 3}.
ANSWER:
{–7, 3}
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11.
SOLUTION:
Rewriting the equation results in the function .
Enter the related function in the Y = list and graph. To enter the absolute value symbols, press MATH and select
abs( from the NUM menu. Use the zero feature from the CALC menu to find the zeros, or x-intercepts. When
prompted, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the left and right of each x-intercept to select the left and right
bounds, and then press ENTER again.
The zeros are located at x = –56 and x = 44. So, the solution set of the equation is {–56, 44}.
ANSWER:
{–56, 44}
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12. 3|x + 5| – 1 = 11
SOLUTION:
Rewriting the equation results in the function f(x) = 3|x + 5| – 12.
Enter the related function in the Y = list and graph. To enter the absolute value symbols, press MATH and select
abs( from the NUM menu. Use the zero feature from the CALC menu to find the zeros, or x-intercepts. When
prompted, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the left and right of each x-intercept to select the left and right
bounds, and then press ENTER again.
The zeros are located at x = –9 and x = –1. So, the solution set of the equation is {–9, –1}.
ANSWER:
{–9, –1}
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USE TOOLS Solve each equation algebraically. Use a graphing calculator to check your solutions.
13. |3x – 6| = 42
SOLUTION:
Step 1 Find the graph of the related function.
Rewriting the equation results in the related function f(x) = |3x – 6| – 42. Enter the related function in the Y = list
and graph.
Step 2 Find the zeros.
Use the ZOOM feature or adjust the window manually to get a clear view of where the graph intersects the x-axis.
The related function has two real zeros at –12 and 16, so the solution set is {–12, 16}.
ANSWER:
{–12, 16}
14. 7|x +3| = 42
SOLUTION:
Step 1 Find the graph of the related function.
Rewriting the equation results in the related function f(x) = 7|x + 3| – 42. Enter the related function in the Y = list
and graph.
Step 2 Find the zeros.
Use the ZOOM feature or adjust the window manually to get a clear view of where the graph intersects the x-axis.
The related function has two real zeros at –9 and 3, so the solution set is {–9, 3}.
ANSWER:
{–9, 3}
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15. –3|4x – 9| = 24
SOLUTION:
Because the absolute value of a number is always positive or zero, this sentence is never true. The solution is .
Step 1 Find the graph of the related function.
Rewriting the equation results in the related function f(x) = –3|4x – 9| – 24. Enter the related function in the Y = list
and graph.
Step 2 Find the zeros.
The graph does not appear to intersect the x-axis. Use the ZOOM feature or adjust the window manually to see
this more clearly. Since the related function never intersects the x-axis, there are no real zeros. This confirms that
the equation has no solution.
ANSWER:
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16. –6|5 – 2x| = –9
SOLUTION:
Step 1 Find the graph of the related function.
Rewriting the equation results in the related function f(x) = –6|5 – 2x| + 9. Enter the related function in the Y = list
and graph.
Step 2 Find the zeros.
Use the ZOOM feature or adjust the window manually to get a clear view of where the graph intersects the x-axis.
The related function has two real zeros at –1.75 and 3.25, so the solution set is {–1.75, 3.25}.
ANSWER:
{1.75, 3.25}
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17. 5|2x + 3| – 5 = 0
SOLUTION:
Step 1 Find the graph of the related function.
There is no need to rewrite the equation. Enter f(x) = 5|2x + 3| – 5. Enter the related function in the Y = list and
graph.
Step 2 Find the zeros.
Use the ZOOM feature or adjust the window manually to get a clear view of where the graph intersects the x-axis.
The related function has two real zeros at –1 and 2, so the solution set is {–1, 2}.
ANSWER:
{–2, –1}
18. |15 – 2x| = 45
SOLUTION:
Step 1 Find the graph of the related function.
Rewriting the equation results in the related function f(x) = |15 – 2x| – 44. Enter the related function in the Y = list
and graph.
Step 2 Find the zeros.
Use the ZOOM feature or adjust the window manually to get a clear view of where the graph intersects the x-axis.
The related function has two real zeros at –15 and 30, so the solution set is {–15, 30}.
ANSWER:
{–15, 30}
Solve each inequality by graphing.
19. |2x – 6| – 4 ≤ 0
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SOLUTION:
The solution set consists of x-values for which the graph of the related function lies below the x-axis, including the
x-intercepts. The related function is f(x) = |2x – 6| – 4. Graph f(x) by making a table.
x f(x)
–1 4
0 2
1 0
2 –2
3 –4
4 –2
5 0
6 2
The graph lies below the x-axis between x = 1 and x = 5. Thus, the solution set is {x | 1 ≤ x ≤ 5} or [1,5]. All
values of x between 1 and 5 satisfy the constraints of the original inequality.
ANSWER:
{x | 1 ≤ x ≤ 5}
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20. |x – 1| – 3 ≤ 0
SOLUTION:
The solution set consists of x-values for which the graph of the related function lies below the x-axis, including the
x-intercepts. The related function is f(x) = |x – 1| – 3. Graph f(x) by making a table.
x f(x)
–4 2
–3 1
–2 0
–1 –1
0 –2
1 –3
2 –2
3 –1
4 0
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The graph lies below the x-axis between x = –2 and x = 4. Thus, the solution set is {x | –2 ≤ x ≤ 4} or [–2, 4].
All values of x between –2 and 4 satisfy the constraints of the original inequality.
ANSWER:
{x | –2 ≤ x ≤ 4}
21. |2x – 1| ≥ 4
SOLUTION:
The solution set consists of x-values for which the graph of the related function lies above the x-axis, including the
x-intercepts. The related function is f(x) = |2x – 1| – 4. Graph f(x) by making a table.
x f(x)
–2 1
–1.5 0
–1 –1
–0.5 –2
0 –3
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0.5 –4
1 –3
1.5 –2
2 –1
2.5 0
3 1
The solution set is .
ANSWER:
22. |3x + 2| ≥ 6
SOLUTION:
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The solution set consists of x-values for which the graph of the related function lies above the x-axis, including the
x-intercepts. The related function is f(x) = |3x + 2| – 6. Graph f(x) by making a table.
x f(x)
–3 1
0
–1
–2 –2
–3
–4
–1 –5
–6
–5
0 –4
–3
–2
1 –1
0
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The solution set is .
ANSWER:
23. 2|x + 2| < 8
SOLUTION:
The solution set consists of x-values for which the graph of the related function lies below the x-axis, not including
the x-intercepts. The related function is f(x) = 2|x + 2| – 8 . Graph f(x) by making a table.
x f(x)
–8 4
–6 0
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–4 –4
–2 –8
0 –4
2 0
4 4
The graph lies below the x-axis between x = –6 and x = 2. Thus, the solution set is {x | –6 < x < 2} or (–6, 2).
ANSWER:
{x | –6 < x < 2}
24. 3|x – 1| < 12
SOLUTION:
The solution set consists of x-values for which the graph of the related function lies below the x-axis, not including
the x-intercepts. The related function is f(x) = 3|x – 1| – 12 . Graph f(x) by making a table.
x f(x)
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–4 3
–3 0
–2 –3
–1 –6
0 –9
1 –12
2 –9
3 –6
4 –3
5 0
6 3
The solution set is {x | –3 < x < 5} or (–3, 5).
ANSWER:
{x | –3 < x < 5}
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USE TOOLS Use a graphing calculator to solve each inequality.
25.
SOLUTION:
Rewriting the inequality results in the function .
The > symbol indicates that the solution set consists of x-values for which the graph of the related function
lies above the x-axis, not including the x-intercepts. Use the zero feature from the CALC menu to find the zeros,
or x-intercepts
The zeros are located at x = –20 and x = –12. The graph lies above the x-axis when x < –20 and x > –12.
So the solution set is {x | x < –20 or x > –12}.
ANSWER:
{x | x < –20 or x > –12}
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26.
SOLUTION:
Rewriting the inequality results in the function .
The > symbol indicates that the solution set consists of x-values for which the graph of the related function
lies above the x-axis, not including the x-intercepts. Use the zero feature from the CALC menu to find the zeros,
or x-intercepts
There are no zeros. The graph lies above the x-axis for the entire domain of all real numbers, so the solution set is
all real numbers.
ANSWER:
all real numbers
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27.
SOLUTION:
Rewriting the inequality results in the function f(x) = |3x – 1| – 2.
The < symbol indicates that the solution set consists of x-values for which the graph of the related function
lies below the x-axis, not including the x-intercepts. Use the zero feature from the CALC menu to find the zeros,
or x-intercepts
The zeros are located at and x = 1. The graph lies below the x-axis when x > and x < 1.
So the solution set is .
ANSWER:
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28. |4x + 1| ≤ 1
SOLUTION:
Rewriting the inequality results in the function f(x) = |4x + 1| – 1.
The ≤ symbol indicates that the solution set consists of x-values for which the graph of the related function
lies below the x-axis, including the x-intercepts. Use the zero feature from the CALC menu to find the zeros, or x-
intercepts
The zeros are located at and x = 0. The graph lies below the x-axis when x ≥ and x ≤ 0.
So the solution set is .
ANSWER:
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29.
SOLUTION:
Rewriting the inequality results in the function .
The ≤ symbol indicates that the solution set consists of x-values for which the graph of the related function
lies below the x-axis, including the x-intercepts. Use the zero feature from the CALC menu to find the zeros, or x-
intercepts
There are no zeros, and the graph never lies below the x-axis, therefore the solution is the empty, or null set.
ANSWER:
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30.
SOLUTION:
Rewriting the inequality results in the function .
The ≤ symbol indicates that the solution set consists of x-values for which the graph of the related function
lies below the x-axis, including the x-intercepts. Use the zero feature from the CALC menu to find the zeros, or x-
intercepts
The zeros are located at x = –13 and x = 3. The graph lies below the x-axis when x ≥ –13 and x ≤ 3.
So the solution set is {x | –13 ≤ x ≤ 3}.
ANSWER:
{x | –13 ≤ x ≤ 3}
Solve each equation by graphing.
31. 0.4|x – 1| = 0.2
SOLUTION:
Step 1 Find the related function.
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Rewrite the equation with 0 on the right side.
Replacing 0 with f(x) gives the related function f(x) = |x – 1| – 0.5.
Step 2 Graph the related function.
Make a table of values for f(x) = |x – 1| – 0.5. Then graph the ordered pairs and connect them.
x f(x)
–1 1.5
–0.5 1
0 0.5
0.5 0
1 –0.5
1.5 0
2 0.5
Since the graph f(x) = |x – 1| – 0.5 intersects the x-axis at x = 0.5 and x = 1.5. The solution set of the equation
is {0.5, 1.5}.
ANSWER:
{0.5, 1.5}
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32. 0.16|x + 1| = 4.8
SOLUTION:
Step 1 Find the related function.
Rewrite the equation with 0 on the right side.
Replacing 0 with f(x) gives the related function f(x) = |x + 1| – 30.
Step 2 Graph the related function.
Make a table of values for f(x) = |x + 1| – 30. Then graph the ordered pairs and connect them.
x f(x)
–32 1
–31 0
–30 –1
–20 –11
–10 –21
10 –29
20 0.5
29 0
30 1
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Since the graph f(x) = |x + 1| – 30 intersects the x-axis at x = –31 and x = 29. The solution set of the equation
is {–31, 29}.
ANSWER:
{–31, 29}
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33. 0.78|2x + 0.1| + 2.3 = 0
SOLUTION:
Graph the related function.
Make a table of values for f(x) = 0.78|2x + 0.1| + 2.3. Then graph the ordered pairs and connect them.
x f(x)
–2 5.3
–1 3.8
0 2.4
1 3.9
2 5.5
Since the graph f(x) = 0.78|2x + 0.1| + 2.3 does not intersect the x-axis, the solution is the empty set.
ANSWER:
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34.
SOLUTION:
Graph the related function.
Make a table of values for . Then graph the ordered pairs and connect them.
x f(x)
–21 5
–18 4
–15 3
–12 2
–9 1
–6 2
–3 3
0 4
Since the graph does not intersect the x-axis; the solution is the empty set.
ANSWER:
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Solve by graphing.
35.
SOLUTION:
The solution set consists of x-values for which the graph of the related function lies below the x-axis, including the
x-intercepts. The related function is . Graph f(x) by making a table.
x f(x)
0 2
1 1
2 0
3 –1
4 0
5 1
The graph lies below the x-axis between x = 2 and x = 4. Thus, the solution set is {x | 2 ≤ x < 4} or [2, 4].
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ANSWER:
{x | 2 < x < 4}
36.
SOLUTION:
The solution set consists of x-values for which the graph of the related function lies below the x-axis, not including
the x-intercepts. The related function is . Graph f(x) by making a table.
x f(x)
0 1.5
0.5
–0.5
1 0.5
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The graph lies below the x-axis between x = and x = . Thus, the solution set is .
ANSWER:
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USE TOOLS Solve each equation or inequality algebraically. Use a graphing calculator to check your
solutions.
37.
SOLUTION:
Step 1 Find the graph of the related function.
Rewriting the equation results in the related function . Enter the related function in the Y = list
and graph.
Step 2 Find the zeros.
Use the ZOOM feature or adjust the window manually to get a clear view of where the graph intersects the x-axis.
The related function has two real zeros at –10.8 and 7.2.
The graph lies above the x-axis to the left of x = –10.8 and to the right of x = 7.2. Thus, the solution set is
.
ANSWER:
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38.
SOLUTION:
Step 1 Find the graph of the related function.
Rewriting the equation results in the related function . Enter the related function in the Y =
list and graph.
Step 2 Find the zeros.
Use the ZOOM feature or adjust the window manually to get a clear view of where the graph intersects the x-axis.
The related function has two real zeros at –5 and 9.
The graph lies below between x = –5 and x = 9. Thus, the solution set is {x | –5 < x < 9}.
ANSWER:
{x | –5 < x < 9}
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39. 0.28|0.4x – 2| = 10.08
SOLUTION:
Step 1 Find the graph of the related function.
There is no need to rewrite the equation. Enter f(x) = 0.28|0.4x – 2| – 10.08. Enter the related function in the Y =
list and graph.
Step 2 Find the zeros.
Use the ZOOM feature or adjust the window manually to get a clear view of where the graph intersects the x-axis.
The related function has two real zeros at –85 and 95, so the solution set is {–85, 95}.
ANSWER:
{–85, 95}
40. REASONING A pet store sells bags of dog food that are labeled as weighing 50 pounds. The equipment used to
package the dog food produces bags with a weight that is within 0.75 lbs of the advertised weight. Write an
absolute value equation to determine the acceptable maximum and minimum weight for the bags of dog food. Then,
use a graph to find the minimum and maximum weights.
SOLUTION:
The minimum weight is 49.25 pounds, and the maximum weight is 50.75 pounds.
ANSWER:
|x – 50| = 0.75; x = 50,75, x = 49.25; The minimum weight is 49.25 lbs and the maximum is 50.75 lbs.
41. SPACE The mean distance from Mars to the Sun is 1.524 astronomical units (au). The distance varies during the
orbit of Mars by 0.147 au. Write an absolute value inequality to represent the distance of Mars from the Sun as it
completes an orbit. Then, use a graph to solve the inequality.
SOLUTION:
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Step 1 Find the graph of the related function.
Rewriting the equation results in the related function . Enter the related function in the Y
= list and graph.
Step 2 Find the zeros.
Use the ZOOM feature or adjust the window manually to get a clear view of where the graph intersects the x-axis.
The related function has two real zeros at 1.377 and 1.671.
The graph lies below the x-axis between x = 1.377 and x = 1.671. Thus, the solution set is {x | 1.377 ≤ x ≤
1.671}.
ANSWER:
|x – 1.524| ≤ 0.147; {x | 1.377 ≤ x ≤ 1.671}
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42. CONSTRUCT ARGUMENTS Ms. Uba asked her students to write an absolute value equation with the
solutions and related function shown in the graph. Sawyer wrote |x + 2| = 6 and Kaleigh wrote 2|x + 2| = 12. Is
either student correct? Justify your argument.
SOLUTION:
Sawyer is correct. Sample answer: Both equations have the solution set {–8, 4} but only Sawyer’s equation has
the same related function shown in the graph. This can be seen by making a table of values for each absolute value
equation and comparing them to the graph provided.
ANSWER:
Sawyer is correct. Sample answer: Both equations have the solution set {–8, 4} but only Sawyer’s equation has
the same related function shown in the graph.
43. WRITE Compare and contrast the solution sets of absolute value equations and absolute value inequalities.
SOLUTION:
Sample answer: The process by which the equation or inequality is set to zero to represent f(x) and making a table
of values is the same. However, the graph of an absolute value equation is restricted to having either 0, 1, or 2
solutions; whereas the absolute value inequalities can have infinitely many solutions.
ANSWER:
Sample answer: The process by which the equation or inequality is set to zero to represent f(x) and making a table
of values is the same. However, the graph of an absolute value equation is restricted to having either 0, 1, or 2
solutions; whereas the absolute value inequalities can have infinitely many solutions.
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44. ANALYZE How can you tell that an absolute value equation has no solutions without graphing or completely
solving it algebraically?
SOLUTION:
Sample answer: After isolating the absolute value, if the other side of the equation is a negative value, then there are
no solutions.
ANSWER:
Sample answer: After isolating the absolute value, if the other side of the equation is a negative value, then there are
no solutions.
45. CREATE Create an absolute value equation for which the solution set is {9, 11}.
SOLUTION:
The solution set is {9, 11}.
ANSWER:
Sample answer: |x – 10| = 1
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