Question

Solve the inequality |2x +2| > 4. Graph the solution.

Answer 1

Do you know how to break apart this absolute value inequality so that the absolute value bars are no longer there?

Answer 2

Separate it into two equations right?

Answer 3

Yes.

Answer 4

2x+2 > 4 and 2x-2<4 ?

Answer 5

Almost.

2x+2 >4 OR 2x-2< -4

Answer 6

Now, solve each of those individually.

Answer 7

@Juliasawyer

Answer 8

I got it now thank you!!! X>1 or x<-1

Answer 9

What about the graph?

Answer 10

You can click on the blue DRAW button below and sketch what you think it is.

Answer 11

It's just on a number line, I think it's right. They go in opposite directions.

Answer 12

Are both circles empty?

Answer 13

Yes. Hey, I think the answer is wrong. We need to check.

Yes, the circles are hollow.

Answer 14

2x+2 >4 OR 2x-2< -4

2x > 4 - 2 OR 2x < -4 + 2

2x > 2 OR 2x < -2

Answer 15

That's what I have as well

Answer 16

Then, x > 1 OR x < -1