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HW Honors p44 (16-46) evens

Regular p44(16-40) evens

Notes - Section 1.6

Solving Compound and Absolute Value Inequalities

Definition: A Compound Inequality consists of two inequalities joined together by the word
and or the word or.

Directions: Solve and graph the solution set in a number line.

EX1. 13 < 2x + 7 ≤ 17 ST1. 10 ≤ 3 y − 2 < 19

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EX2. y-2 > -3 or y + 4 ≤ −3 ST2. x + 3 < 2 or –x ≤ −4

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EX 3. a <4 ST3. 3 > d

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EX4. a >4 ST3. 3 < d

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KEY CONCEPT
• Symbols: For all real numbers a and b, b>0, the following statements are TRUE

1.) if a <b then –b < a < b

2.) if a >b then a > b or a < -b

EX5. Solve 3 x −12 ≥6 . Graph ST5. 2 x −2 ≥4

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EX 6. WORD PROBLEM

To prepare for a job interview, Megan researches the position’s requirements and pay. She discovers
that the average starting salary for the position is $38,500, but her actual starting salary could differ from
the average by as much as $2450.

a.) Write an absolute value inequality to describe this situation

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b.) Solve the inequality to find the range of Megan’s starting salary.

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