Solve the Absolute Value Inequality $\infty$ -12) $\cup$ (0 $\infty$ )
B) (- $\infty$

question 22

Multiple Choice

Solve the absolute value inequality. Write the solution in interval notation. |x + 6| ? 6

• A) (-\(\infty\) -12) \(\cup\) (0, \(\infty\))
• B) (-\(\infty\), -12] \(\cup\) [0, \(\infty\))
• C) (-12, 0)
• D) [-12, 0]

Understand the concept of the Security Market Line (SML) and its implications for required returns based on beta.

Analyze the effects of changes in investor risk aversion on the market risk premium and the slope of the SML.

Describe the impact of the risk-free rate on stock and portfolio returns.

Distinguish between systematic (market) risk and unsystematic (diversifiable) risk.

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