Solve |2x + 1| > 7: Absolute Value Inequality Challenge

Question

Given:

2x+1>7 |2x + 1| > 7

Which of the following statements is necessarily true?

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the inequality 2x+1>7 |2x + 1| > 7 , we split it into two separate inequalities:

2x+1>7 2x + 1 > 7 or 2x+1<7 2x + 1 < -7 .

For the first inequality 2x+1>7 2x + 1 > 7 , subtract 1 from both sides:

2x>6 2x > 6

Divide by 2:

x>3 x > 3

For the second inequality 2x+1<7 2x + 1 < -7 , subtract 1 from both sides:

2x<8 2x < -8

Divide by 2:

x<4 x < -4

Therefore, the solution is x>3 x > 3 or x<4 x < -4 .

Answer

x > 3 or x < -4