Solve the Inequality $$2 + \left| 1 - \frac { 1 } { 2 } x \right| \geq 5$$

question 420

Multiple Choice

Solve the inequality. Write the solution set in interval notation.
- $$2 + \left| 1 - \frac { 1 } { 2 } x \right| \geq 5$$

• A) \(( - \infty , - 4 ] \cup [ 8 , \infty )\)
• B) \([ - 8,4 ]\)
• C) \([ - 4,8 ]\)
• D) \(( - \infty , - 8 ] \cup [ 4 , \infty )\)

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