Algebra 1

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133500403
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 3 - Solving Inequalities - 3-7 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 211: 38

Answer

$-2 < c < 7$

Work Step by Step

$abs(2c - 5) < 9$ $ -9 < (2c-5) < 9$ $-9 + 5 < 2c - 5 + 5 < 9 + 5$ $ -4 < 2c < 14$ $ -4 *(1/2) < 2c * (1/2) < 14 * (1/2)$ $-2 < c < 7$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.