SOLUTION: the absolute value of 3x-1 is greater than or equal to 8, please solve step by step.

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Question 208434: the absolute value of 3x-1 is greater than or equal to 8, please solve step by step.
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the absolute value of 3x-1 is greater than or equal to 8, please solve step by step.
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|3x-1| >= 8
Solve 3x-1 >=8 and solve 3x-1 <= -8
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If 3x-1 >= 8
3x >= 9
x >= 3
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If 3x-1 <= -8
3x <= -7
x <= -7/3
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Solution: x <= -7/3 or x >= 3
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Stan H.