Math Problem Statement

Solve the inequalities and rational expressions provided in the image.

Solution

The image you uploaded contains several mathematical inequalities and expressions. Let's go through each part step by step.

Part 1: Solving Inequalities

The inequalities in the first part of the image are:

  1. x2x210\frac{x - 2}{x^2 - 1} \leq 0
  2. x1x240\frac{x - 1}{x^2 - 4} \leq 0
  3. 9x2x210\frac{9 - x^2}{x^2 - 1} \geq 0

Step 1: Find the critical points

For each inequality, find the points where the numerator and denominator equal zero, since these points can be potential solutions or create discontinuities in the inequalities.

  1. Inequality 1: x2x210\frac{x - 2}{x^2 - 1} \leq 0

    • Numerator: x2=0x=2x - 2 = 0 \Rightarrow x = 2
    • Denominator: x21=0(x1)(x+1)=0x=±1x^2 - 1 = 0 \Rightarrow (x - 1)(x + 1) = 0 \Rightarrow x = \pm 1
  2. Inequality 2: x1x240\frac{x - 1}{x^2 - 4} \leq 0

    • Numerator: x1=0x=1x - 1 = 0 \Rightarrow x = 1
    • Denominator: x24=0(x2)(x+2)=0x=±2x^2 - 4 = 0 \Rightarrow (x - 2)(x + 2) = 0 \Rightarrow x = \pm 2
  3. Inequality 3: 9x2x210\frac{9 - x^2}{x^2 - 1} \geq 0

    • Numerator: 9x2=0(3x)(3+x)=0x=±39 - x^2 = 0 \Rightarrow (3 - x)(3 + x) = 0 \Rightarrow x = \pm 3
    • Denominator: x21=0x=±1x^2 - 1 = 0 \Rightarrow x = \pm 1

Step 2: Analyze the sign changes

The critical points split the number line into intervals. The sign of each expression within each interval needs to be checked.

Part 2: Rational Inequalities

This section contains complex rational inequalities. For these, each inequality should be individually simplified before solving. Here's an overview:

  1. Expression 1: 3(6x2)14xx25x+63x10x3+1x2\frac{3(6 - x^2) - 14x}{x^2 - 5x + 6} \leq \frac{3x - 10}{x - 3} + \frac{1}{x - 2}

    Simplify the left-hand side (LHS) and right-hand side (RHS) separately, find a common denominator, and solve for xx.

  2. Expression 2: 103xx315x23(x2+1)+21x25x+6\frac{10 - 3x}{x - 3} - \frac{15}{x - 2} \geq \frac{3(x^2 + 1) + 21}{x^2 - 5x + 6}

    Similar steps as before: simplify both sides and solve for xx.

  3. Expression 3: x5x25x+64x3+1+xx2\frac{x - 5}{x^2 - 5x + 6} \leq \frac{4}{x - 3} + \frac{1 + x}{x - 2}

    Again, simplify both sides, combine terms, and solve for xx.

Next Steps:

Each inequality should be solved individually by:

  1. Finding the critical points.
  2. Testing the sign of the expression within each interval.
  3. Writing down the solution sets for each inequality.

Would you like a detailed step-by-step solution for each inequality?

Related Questions:

  1. How do you find the critical points of a rational function?
  2. What are the steps for solving a quadratic inequality?
  3. How do sign charts help in solving inequalities?
  4. What are the common mistakes to avoid when solving rational inequalities?
  5. Can you explain the process of finding the union and intersection of solution sets?

Tip:

Always check the domain of the function first, especially for rational expressions, as it will help avoid invalid solutions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Inequalities
Rational Expressions

Formulas

Quadratic Formula
Simplification of Rational Expressions
Critical Points for Rational Functions

Theorems

Sign Change Theorem
Roots of Quadratic Equations
Continuity and Discontinuity of Rational Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12