Solve the absolute value inequality |2x + 3| ≥ 5.
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
For |A| ≥ B, we have A ≥ B or A ≤ -B. So, 2x + 3 ≥ 5 or 2x + 3 ≤ -5. Solving the first: 2x ≥ 2 => x ≥ 1. Solving the second: 2x ≤ -8 => x ≤ -4. Thus, x ≥ 1 or x ≤ -4.
For |A| ≥ B, we have A ≥ B or A ≤ -B. So, 2x + 3 ≥ 5 or 2x + 3 ≤ -5. Solving the first: 2x ≥ 2 => x ≥ 1. Solving the second: 2x ≤ -8 => x ≤ -4. Thus, x ≥ 1 or x ≤ -4.