Solve the inequality: \(|x - 2| > 2x - 3\)
Solution
To solve the inequality \(|x - 2| > 2x - 3\), we consider two cases based on the definition of absolute value.
Case 1: When \(x - 2 \geq 0\), i.e., \(x \geq 2\).
The inequality becomes \(x - 2 > 2x - 3\).
Simplifying, we get:
\(x - 2 > 2x - 3\)
\(-2 + 3 > 2x - x\)
\(1 > x\)
Since \(x \geq 2\) and \(1 > x\) cannot both be true, there is no solution in this case.
Case 2: When \(x - 2 < 0\), i.e., \(x < 2\).
The inequality becomes \(-(x - 2) > 2x - 3\).
Simplifying, we get:
\(-x + 2 > 2x - 3\)
\(2 + 3 > 2x + x\)
\(5 > 3x\)
\(x < \frac{5}{3}\)
Since \(x < 2\) and \(x < \frac{5}{3}\) are consistent, the solution is \(x < \frac{5}{3}\).
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