Modular Inequalities Practice Problems
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Powered by AIThe inequality \(|2x - 1| < 3\) unfolds as a dual inequality: \(-3 < 2x - 1 < 3\), transforming to \(-2 < 2x < 4\) after simplifying each boundary. Dividing by 2 results in the interval \(-1 < x < 2\). This stepwise unpacking and merging into a unified solution is essential in composing such intervals .
The inequality \(|x + 1| \leq |2x - 1|\) splits by setting expressions equal and considering their signs over critical points, x = -1 and x = 0. For the positive and negative sections, direct comparatives provide intervals converging at x ∈ [-2, 1/3], respecting less-than condition across valid absolute values. This necessitates comprehensive analysis over multiple simultaneous domains .
The intervals that satisfy \(|3x - 2| + x = 11\) are determined by considering the break points of the absolute expression, x = 2/3. Calculating for both cases, where 3x - 2 ≥ 0 and 3x - 2 < 0, solves to x ∈ (4, ∞) or x ∈ (-∞, -13/9]. Intersection of valid x for real solutions gives x = 4 in the positive case, but negative intervals simplify to \((-∞, -13/9]\).
Solving \(|x - 1| + |x - 2| \geq 4\) involves breaking the problem into intervals based on critical points where expressions inside the absolute values change: x = 1 and x = 2. For each interval (-∞, 1], (1, 2], and (2, ∞), the absolute values are dropped with corresponding sign adjustments, yielding different linear inequalities. Solving these, the solutions are found to be x ∈ (-∞, 0] ∪ [4, ∞).
To solve \(|x - 3| + 2|x + 1| = 4\), we consider where expressions inside the absolute values change: x = 3 and x = -1. Breaking it into intervals (-∞, -1], (-1, 3], [3, ∞), and solving for x in each case by adjusting the expressions accordingly, we find that the solution is x = -1, as it satisfies the equation when directly substituted .
The inequality \(1 \leq |x + 3| + |x + 2| \leq 2\) is tackled by separately solving the expressions over discernible segments determined by x = -3 and x = -2. Evaluating across intervals (-∞, -3], [-3, -2], and (-2, ∞), we find only [-7/2, -3/2] satisfies both parts. This discrete solution arises from the boundaries and nature of strict non-zero conditions necessary for the inequality to hold in limited overlap zones .
Solving \(|x - 2| + |x + 2| \leq 3\) involves breaking it over intervals based on points of change at x = -2 and x = 2. Testing the inequality on intervals produced by these break points, \((-∞, -2], (-2, 2], and [2, ∞)\), one finds that no x satisfies this combined range, leading to no solution. This demonstrates how critical valuing intervals and sign adjustments per interval is in such inequalities. The resolution is ∅ .
Analyzing \(|x - 1| + |x| + |x + 1| \geq 6\) requires segment analysis at x = -1, 0, and 1. Calculations allow simplification to piecewise linear inequalities which, when solved, yield x ∈ (-∞, -2] ∪ [2, ∞). This relies on the inclusion of multiple absolute expressions and evaluating them based on interval-dependent simplifications ensuring satisfiability .
Solving \(|x^2 + 3x| + x^2 - 2 \geq 0\) requires segmenting the number line by critical points due to x^2 + 3x = 0 at x=0 and x=-3. Evaluation across intervals gives rise to expressions x(-∞,-2/3) and [1/2, ∞) as valid due to consistent satisfaction of inequality. This demands combining the analyses of each segment accounting for changes at critical x=0 and x=-3 .
To solve \(|x + 1| + x^2 + 1 \geq 0\), you first note that x^2 + 1 is always non-negative, hence forcing \(|x + 1|\) to be non-negative. Evaluating for expressions, the inequality holds for all real x as x^2 ensures non-negativity and hence the solution is x ∈ ℝ, meaning all real numbers satisfy this condition .