We are asked to find the solution set for all possible values of x in the given inequality..
|x-4| < 2
To do this, we will create a compound inequality by removing the absolute value. In this case, the solution set is any number less than 2 away from the midpoint in the positive direction and any number less than 2 away from the midpoint in the negative direction.
Absolute Value Inequality:& |x-4| < 2
Compound Inequality:& - 2< x-4 < 2
This compound inequality means that the distance between x and 4 is greater than - 2 andless than 2.
x-4 < 2 and x-4 >-2
Let's isolate a in both of these cases.
This inequality tells us that all values greater than 2 will satisfy the inequality.
Solution Set
The solution to this type of compound inequality is the overlap of the solution sets. Let's recombine our cases back into one compound inequality.
First Solution Set:& x < 6
Second Solution Set:& 2< x
Intersecting Solution Set:& 2 < x < 6
