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Example: Solving x5|x| \leq 5

Consider the introductory absolute value inequality x5|x| \leq 5. This mathematical expression asks for all numeric values whose total distance from zero evaluates to less than or equal to 55. Because the distinct numbers 5-5 and 55 predictably sit exactly five units away from zero, any arbitrary number positioned safely between them on the standard number line possesses a true distance strictly less than five units. Therefore, the absolute value inequality x5|x| \leq 5 logically translates to the equivalent compound inequality 5x5-5 \leq x \leq 5.

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