SOLUTION: what is the absolute value of 11x-7 <-4 or [11x-7] <-4 I am so lost in this class i know have to do the same to both sides but where to start is my issue

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Question 168548: what is the absolute value of 11x-7 <-4 or [11x-7] <-4 I am so lost in this class i know have to do the same to both sides but where to start is my issue
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Remember, the absolute value of ANY number is ALWAYS positive. So the absolute value of 11x-7 is ALWAYS positive. Algebraically, this means that abs%2811x-7%29%3E=0


Since the right side is negative (and the "less than" sign wants more negative numbers), this means that there are NO solutions.