Question

1. which graph represents the solution to \\(|x| < 6\\)?

no solution

Explanation:

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Interpret the absolute value inequality

Using the Absolute Value Inequalities knowledge point
\[
|x| < 6 \iff -6 < x < 6
\]

Identify the graphical representation

Using the Graphing Inequalities knowledge point

• The solution set is the open interval \((-6, 6)\).
• On a number line, this is represented by open circles at \(-6\) and \(6\) with a shaded line segment connecting them.
• Looking at the options:
• Option 1: "no solution"
• Option 2: Shaded line covering all numbers from \(-5\) to \(5\) (and beyond) with arrows on both ends.
• Option 3: Open circles at \(-6\) and \(6\) with shading pointing outwards to the left and right.
• Option 4: Open circles at \(-6\) and \(6\) with shading between them.
• Therefore, the fourth option is the correct graph.

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<answer>
<mcq-option>(A) no solution</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(B) a number line shaded entirely with arrows on both ends</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(C) a number line with open circles at -6 and 6, shaded outwards to the left and right</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>(D) a number line with open circles at -6 and 6, shaded between them</mcq-correct>
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Answer:

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Interpret the absolute value inequality

Using the Absolute Value Inequalities knowledge point
\[
|x| < 6 \iff -6 < x < 6
\]

Identify the graphical representation

Using the Graphing Inequalities knowledge point

• The solution set is the open interval \((-6, 6)\).
• On a number line, this is represented by open circles at \(-6\) and \(6\) with a shaded line segment connecting them.
• Looking at the options:
• Option 1: "no solution"
• Option 2: Shaded line covering all numbers from \(-5\) to \(5\) (and beyond) with arrows on both ends.
• Option 3: Open circles at \(-6\) and \(6\) with shading pointing outwards to the left and right.
• Option 4: Open circles at \(-6\) and \(6\) with shading between them.
• Therefore, the fourth option is the correct graph.

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<mcq-option>(A) no solution</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(B) a number line shaded entirely with arrows on both ends</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(C) a number line with open circles at -6 and 6, shaded outwards to the left and right</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>(D) a number line with open circles at -6 and 6, shaded between them</mcq-correct>
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