Solve the Inequality $| 8 k + 1 | \geq 2$

question 89

Multiple Choice

Solve the inequality. Express your answer using interval notation. Graph the solution set.
- $| 8 k + 1 | \geq 2$

• A) \(\left( - \frac { 3 } { 8 } , \frac { 1 } { 8 } \right)\)
• B) \(\left( - \infty , - \frac { 3 } { 8 } \right] \cup \left[ \frac { 1 } { 8 } , \infty \right)\)
• C) \(\left[\frac{1}{8}, \infty\right)\)
• D) \(\left[ - \frac { 3 } { 8 } , \frac { 1 } { 8 } \right]\)

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