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Solve the absolute value inequality: |3x - 1| ≥ 5?

A x ≥ 2 or x ≤ -4/3
B x ≥ 2
C -4/3 ≤ x ≤ 2
D x ≤ -4/3

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

For |u| ≥ c, we have u ≥ c or u ≤ -c. So, 3x - 1 ≥ 5 or 3x - 1 ≤ -5. Solving the first gives 3x ≥ 6, so x ≥ 2. Solving the second gives 3x ≤ -4, so x ≤ -4/3.

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