Questions: Solve the inequality. Graph the solutions.
-18+2x-6 ≤ -6
Select the correct choice below and fill in any answer boxes in your choice.
A. The solution is x= (Type an integer or a simplified fraction.)
B. The solution is x ≤ or x ≥ (Type integers or simplified fractions.)
The solution is -3^3 ≤ x ≤ 9^3. (Type integers or simplified fractions.)
Di. The solution is all real numbers.
E. There is no solution.
Transcript text: Solve the inequality. Graph the solutions.
\[
-18+|2 x-6| \leq-6
\]
Select the correct choice below and fill in any answer boxes in your choice.
A. The solution is $x=$ $\square$ (Type an integer or a simplified fraction.)
B. The solution is $x \leq$ $\square$ or $x \geq$ $\square$ (Type integers or simplified fractions.)
The solution is $-3^{3} \leq x \leq 9^{3}$. (Type integers or simplified fractions.)
Di. The solution is all real numbers.
E. There is no solution.
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Simplify the inequality
Given the inequality:
\[
-18 + |2x - 6| \leq -6
\]
First, isolate the absolute value term:
\[
|2x - 6| \leq -6 + 18
\]
\[
|2x - 6| \leq 12
\]
Step 2: Solve the absolute value inequality
The inequality \(|2x - 6| \leq 12\) can be split into two inequalities:
\[
-12 \leq 2x - 6 \leq 12
\]
Step 3: Solve for \(x\)
Add 6 to all parts of the inequality:
\[
-12 + 6 \leq 2x \leq 12 + 6
\]
\[
-6 \leq 2x \leq 18
\]
Divide by 2:
\[
-3 \leq x \leq 9
\]