Math Problem Statement

Solve the inequality 2(x - 4)(x + 4) > 3x(2x + 3)

Solution

The inequality given is:

2(x4)(x+4)>3x(2x+3)2(x - 4)(x + 4) > 3x(2x + 3)

Let's solve this inequality step by step:

  1. Expand both sides:

    Left side:
    2(x4)(x+4)=2(x216)=2x2322(x - 4)(x + 4) = 2(x^2 - 16) = 2x^2 - 32

    Right side:
    3x(2x+3)=6x2+9x3x(2x + 3) = 6x^2 + 9x

  2. Rewrite the inequality:

    2x232>6x2+9x2x^2 - 32 > 6x^2 + 9x

  3. Move all terms to one side:

    2x26x29x32>02x^2 - 6x^2 - 9x - 32 > 0

    Simplify:

    4x29x32>0-4x^2 - 9x - 32 > 0

    To make it more conventional, multiply by 1-1:

    4x2+9x+32<04x^2 + 9x + 32 < 0

  4. Analyze the quadratic inequality:

    For a quadratic ax2+bx+c<0ax^2 + bx + c < 0, we need to find the roots using the discriminant:

    Discriminant (Δ\Delta) is given by:

    Δ=b24ac=924(4)(32)=81512=431\Delta = b^2 - 4ac = 9^2 - 4(4)(32) = 81 - 512 = -431

Since the discriminant is negative (Δ<0\Delta < 0), the quadratic equation has no real roots and is always positive since a>0a > 0 for 4x2+9x+324x^2 + 9x + 32.

Therefore, 4x2+9x+32<04x^2 + 9x + 32 < 0 has no real solutions.

Conclusion: The inequality 2(x4)(x+4)>3x(2x+3)2(x - 4)(x + 4) > 3x(2x + 3) holds for no real values of xx.

Would you like further details or have any specific questions?

Here are some related questions you might consider:

  1. How can inequalities be solved graphically?
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  4. What techniques can be used to analyze the behavior of quadratic functions?
  5. How do you determine the intervals of positivity and negativity of a quadratic function?

Tip: When solving inequalities, always check the nature of the quadratic (positive or negative discriminant) to determine if the expression can ever be less than or greater than zero.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Inequalities

Formulas

Expansion of (a - b)(a + b) = a^2 - b^2
Quadratic equation: ax^2 + bx + c
Discriminant: Δ = b^2 - 4ac

Theorems

Quadratic Inequalities
Discriminant Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12