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What is the solution to |2x-8|<6 ?

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Answer:

1 < x < 7

Explanation:

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There are two cases for this equation:

  • 2x - 8 < 6
  • 2x - 8 > -6

Solve for x in each case.

Solve for x

  • 2x - 8 < 6
    2x - 8 > -6
  • 2x < 14
    2x > 2
  • x < 7
    x > 1

The solution set is 1 < x < 7.

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