AlgebraII Linear and Absolute Value Functions
Solving Inequalities Involving Absolute Values Interactive Example 2

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If m and n are two points on the real number line, the distance from m to n is d(m, n) = |m - n| .

Solve the inequality | | x - a | b.
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Solution

By the Statement, to solve the inequality we need to find all such points x on the real number line that the distance from x to is than .

Answer:

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