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MTH 101 MTH 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The solution of \(|x^2 - 1| < 1\) is:
Options
A \(-\sqrt{2} < x < \sqrt{2}\)
Correct Answer
B \(-1 < x < 1\)
C \(x > 1\)
D All real numbers
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

|x²-1| < 1 ⇒ -1 < x²-1 < 1 ⇒ 0 < x² < 2 ⇒ |x| < √2 and x ≠ 0. So -√2 < x < √2.

Hint

Solve the compound inequality: -1 < x²-1 < 1, then isolate x².

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