Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Numerical solution of equations

Numerical solution of equations — practice question

The variable $x$ is such that $1.3^{2x} < 80$ and $|3x - 1| > |3x - 10|$.
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Determine the set of values that $x$ may take, and present your answer in the form $a < x < b$ with $a$ and $b$ correct to $3$ significant figures.

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