SOLUTION: Hi! Solve the inequality and express the solution using the interval notation. abs(2x+1)> 1 thanks!

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Question 198473: Hi!
Solve the inequality and express the solution using the interval notation.
abs(2x+1)> 1
thanks!

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
abs(2x+1)> 1
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Since x is a variable value,
2x+1 might be positive or it might be negative.
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If it is positive you get:
(2x+1) > 1
2x > 0
x > 0
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If it is negative you get:
-(2x+1) > 1
2x+1 < -1
2x < -2
x < -1
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So your solution is x < -1 OR x > 0
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Using interval notation:
(-inf,-1) U (0,+inf)
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Cheers,
Stan H.