Q. Solve for z.∣4z∣>4Write a compound inequality like 1<x<3 or like x<1 or x>3. Use integers, proper fractions, or improper fractions in simplest form.
Isolate absolute value: We have the inequality ∣4z∣>4. To solve for z, we first isolate the absolute value expression on one side of the inequality.∣4z∣>4
Recognize absolute value inequality: Next, we recognize that the absolute value inequality ∣4z∣>4 means that the expression inside the absolute value, 4z, is either greater than 4 or less than −4. This is because the absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, so if the distance is greater than 4, the number itself could be either greater than 4 or less than −4. So we can write two separate inequalities: 4z>4 or 4z<−4
Solve first inequality: Now we solve each inequality for z. Starting with the first inequality:4z>4Divide both sides by 4 to isolate z:z>1
Solve second inequality: Now we solve the second inequality:4z<−4Divide both sides by 4 to isolate z:z<−1
Combine solutions: Combining the two solutions, we get the compound inequality for z:z>1 or z<−1This is the solution to the original inequality ∣4z∣>4.
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