What is the solution to solving two inequalities?

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The discussion revolves around solving two inequalities involving absolute values, specifically the expressions ||a|-|b|| and |a-b|. Participants are exploring the relationships between these inequalities and their implications in the context of mathematical reasoning.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants are attempting to understand how the inequalities relate to each other, with some questioning the connection between ||a|-|b|| and |a-b|. Others are discussing the implications of known inequalities, such as the triangle inequality, in this context.

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The discussion is active, with participants providing insights and references to known inequalities. There is a recognition of the complexity of the problem, and while some participants express confusion, others are attempting to clarify the connections between the inequalities.

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Some participants express a preference for different mathematical approaches, indicating a potential divide in understanding or comfort with analysis versus calculus. This may influence their engagement with the problem at hand.

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Homework Statement



||a|-|b||\leq{i don't know from here}\leq|a|-|b|\leq|a-b|

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You should know that:
<br /> |x+y|\leqslant |x|+|y|<br />
So, we can write:
<br /> |x|=|x-y+y|\leqslant |x-y|+|y|<br />
Likewise
<br /> |y|=|y-x+x|\leqslant |x-y|+|x|<br />
These two inequalities should answer your question.
 


i knoe, but that would only answer this
<br /> |a|-|b|\leq|a-b|<br />

but this one, is it related? i can't see T_T
<br /> ||a|-|b||\leq|a-b|<br />
 


it shows that:
<br /> |a|-|b|\leqslant |a-b|<br />
and
<br /> -(|a|-|b|)\leqslant |a-b|<br />
 


finally the penny drops. This is why I recommended the analysis books!
 


i still, like structure more than limit tough, maybe the reason i dislike analysis NOW(maybe later i love it more) because now I'm studying calculus and some methodS, too much memorizing, not vigorous at all, which despise me. ngahaha
 


Give it time to internalise. Analysis was my first love in maths
 

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