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Set 3: Linear Inequalities

Explanation

Answer: A

Solve: x5+x+510|x - 5| + |x + 5| \leq 10

A.

5x5-5 \leq x \leq 5

✓ Correct
B.

x=0x = 0

C.

No solution

D.

All real numbers

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. Choice A is the correct answer. Geometric interpretation. 1. Concept: Sum of distances from 5 and -5 is 10\leq 10. 2. Distance between foci: Distance between 5 and -5 is 10. 3. Logic: The sum of distances to endpoints of a segment is equal to the length of the segment ONLY for points ON the segment. For points outside, the sum is >10> 10. 4. Result: The segment [5,5][-5, 5]. Strategic Tip: xa+xb=ab|x-a| + |x-b| = |a-b| is true for all xx between aa and bb. Choice B is incorrect because it is only one point. Choice C is incorrect. Choice D is incorrect.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 5x5-5 \leq x \leq 5

Why others are wrong:
B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
D: Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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