Answer:
the solution set consists of {x < -2 ∪ x > 10/3}
Step-by-step explanation:
|3x - 2| > 8 is equivalent to the following set of inequalities:
1) 3x - 2 > 8
and
2) -(3x - 2) > 8
In case 1, above, add 2 to both sides, obtaining 3x > 10, or x > 10/3.
In case 2, above, carry out the indicated multiplication first:
-3x + 2 > 8. Next, subtract 2 from both sides: -3x > 6.
Next, divide both sides by -3, remembering to reverse the direction of the inequality sign: x < -2.
Thus, the solution set consists of {x < -2 ∪ x > 10/3}
The all go over 18 so put them all over 18
16/18+12/18+3/18=31/18
31/18 or 1.722222222........
Remember
(x^m)(x^n)=x^(m+n)
and
if a^m=a^n, where a=a then n=m
(x^4)(x^n)=x^5
(x^4)(x^n)=x^(4+n)
x^(4+n)=x^5
therefor
4+n=5
minus 4
n=1
