Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 2 - Linear and Quadratic Functions - Section 2.8 Equations and Inequalities Involving the Absolute Value Function - 2.8 Assess Your Understanding - Page 182: 39

Answer

$(-6,6)$ Refer to the graph below.

Work Step by Step

Using the definition of the absolute value, we have $$ |x|\lt 6\Longrightarrow -6\lt x\lt 6 $$ and this can be written in terms of intervals as all $x$ in the interval $(-6,6)$. To graph the solution set, plot holes (or hollow dots) at $-6$ and $6$ then shade the region in between them. (Refer to the graph below)
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