Question

Solve the inequality. |2x + 10| > 26

Answer 1

x > 8

x < -16

Explanation:

2x + 10 > 26

2x + 10 - 10 > 26 - 10

2x > 16

2x/2 > 16/2

x > 8

2x + 10 < -26

2x + 10 - 10 < - 26 - 10

2x < -36

2x/2 < -36/2

x < -16

Answer 2

`-18 > x \: \: OR \: \: 8 < x`

Explanation:

|2x + 10| > 26

←→

2x + 10 < -26 2x + 10 > 26

- 10 - 10 - 10 - 10

_____________ _____________

2x < -36 2x > 16

__ ___ __ __

2 2 2 2

x < -18 OR x > 8

I am joyous to assist you anytime.