QUIZ 2: The set of real numbers and and absolute value

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MQ5 QUEST 2A  (answers below)                                                                   Mr. Gary Jaye

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Express all compound inequalities with AND, OR, or in "a < x < b" form.
                                 2. Express all answers in simplest form.

In 1 to 4, fill in the answer. [2 each] 
1. The apparent solutions of an absolute value equation problem should be checked against the: 
 
2. The decimal of a rational number is: _________________     _______   __________________ .  4. In a computer programming language (which uses standard order of operations)  in which the symbol ^ indicates exponentiation, -3 ^ 2 equals: ?
3. The geometrical interpretation of |x - 9| = 2 is that _____ is _____ units from ______ on the number  line. 

 

In 5 to 11, express the set as SUCCINCTLY as possible. [2 each] 
5. {x: x > 5 and x > 8}
  
9. -| x | = 5 
 
6. {x: x > 5 or x > 8}
  
10. | x | < -
 
7. {x: x < 5 and x > 8}
   
11. | x | > -
 
8. | -x | = 5
   
 

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12. Solve, graph, and express solution as a set. [9]  13. Solve, graph, and express solution as a set. [9] 

| 2x + 3 | < 7      

-2| 5 - x | < -18    

 

14. Solve (and check) and express solution as a set. [10 pts] 

CHECK

| x - 1 | + 3 = 2x        

 
 
 
 

  ANSWERS:  1. original equation 2. terminating OR repeating    3. x is 2 units from 9    4. -9     5. {x: x > 8} 
  6. {x: x > 5}   7. {}    8. {±5}      9. {}    10. {}    11. R    12. {x: -5 < x < 2}   13. {x: x < - 4 OR x > 14}  
14. reject 4/3 therefore {2}

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