Solve the inequality and write the solution set using interval notation. $|5 - 2x| \ge 7$
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Case 1: 5-2x >= 7 Subtract 5 from both sides: -2x >= 2 Divide by -2 (note that we need to reverse the inequality sign when dividing by a negative number): x <= -1 Case 2: 5-2x <= -7 Subtract 5 from both sides: -2x <= -12 Divide by -2 (again, reverse the Show more…
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