SOLUTION: Find the solution set of the inequalities. 1. -6<-2|x| this is what I did. -6<-2|x| +2 +2 ______ -4< |x| 2. 5<-5+ |3a| I used the same methods above, but the mul

Algebra ->  Graphs -> SOLUTION: Find the solution set of the inequalities. 1. -6<-2|x| this is what I did. -6<-2|x| +2 +2 ______ -4< |x| 2. 5<-5+ |3a| I used the same methods above, but the mul      Log On


   



Question 143639: Find the solution set of the inequalities.
1. -6<-2|x|
this is what I did.
-6<-2|x|
+2 +2
______
-4< |x|

2. 5<-5+ |3a|
I used the same methods above, but the multiple choice answers asked if there were invisible, thick or thin lines...never heard of those.

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1. -6+%3C+-2%2Aabs%28x%29
Divide both sides by -2
When you do this, you have to reverse the inequality sign
%28-6%29%2F%28-2%29+%3E+abs%28x%29
Or, rewriting,
abs%28x%29+%3C+3
In other words, -3+%3C+x+%3C+3