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[ASSESS]

[ADVANCE]

[VERIFY]

[SIMPLIFY]

[SYNTHESIZE]

[PIVOT]

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Given the function f(x) = |2x - 1| + |2x + 3|.
(I) Solve the inequality f(x) < 5;
(II) If the inequality f(x) > |1 - a| always holds true, find the range of values for the real number a.

Present the answer in LaTex format: \boxed{Your answer}
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