SOLUTION: what is the solution set of l 8x-4l > 20

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Question 901001: what is the solution set of l 8x-4l > 20
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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We use the pattern for >
8x -4 < -20 or 8x -4 > 20
8x < -16 or 8x > 24
x < -2 or x > 3
the solution to | 8x -4 | > 20 consists of the two intervals x < -2 and x > 3
another way to write the two intervals is (-infinity, -2) and (3, +infinity)