Solve the absolute value inequality value inequality

[adrian.tuesta]

 

[pka]

\(|x-8|\ge 1\) is the same as \((x-8)\ge 1{\bf\text{ or }(}x-8)\le -1\)

 

[Steven G]

|x-8|> 1 means that the distance between x and 8 is more than 1. So x>9 or x<7.

 

[lookagain]

|x-8|> 1 means that the distance between x and 8 is more than 1.

It means the distance between x and 8 is at least 1.