Let's solve each of the given inequalities one by one:

1. $x^2 - 9x + 8 \geq 0$

To solve this quadratic inequality, we follow these steps:

1. Find the roots of the equation: Set the quadratic equation to zero: $x^2 - 9x + 8 = 0$ Solving this using the quadratic formula $x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$, we have: $x = \frac{9 \pm \sqrt{81 - 32}}{2} = \frac{9 \pm \sqrt{49}}{2} = \frac{9 \pm 7}{2}$ Therefore, the roots are $x = 8$ and $x = 1$.

2. Test the intervals: The roots divide the number line into intervals: $(-\infty, 1)$, $(1, 8)$, and $(8, \infty)$. Check the sign of the expression in each interval.

   • For $x < 1$, choose $x = 0$: $(0)^2 - 9(0) + 8 = 8 > 0$.
   • For $1 < x < 8$, choose $x = 5$: $(5)^2 - 9(5) + 8 = -12 < 0$.
   • For $x > 8$, choose $x = 9$: $(9)^2 - 9(9) + 8 = 8 > 0$.

3. Solution: The inequality $x^2 - 9x + 8 \geq 0$ is satisfied for: $(-\infty, 1] \cup [8, \infty)$

2. $x^2 - 35x + 300 \leq 0$

1. Find the roots: $x^2 - 35x + 300 = 0$ Using the quadratic formula: $x = \frac{35 \pm \sqrt{1225 - 1200}}{2} = \frac{35 \pm 5}{2}$ So, the roots are $x = 15$ and $x = 20$.

2. Intervals: The number line is divided into $(-\infty, 15)$, $(15, 20)$, and $(20, \infty)$.

   • For $x < 15$, choose $x = 10$: positive.
   • For $15 < x < 20$, choose $x = 17$: negative.
   • For $x > 20$, choose $x = 25$: positive.

3. Solution: The inequality is satisfied in: $[15, 20]$

3. $-2x^2 + 7x + 4 \leq 0$

1. Find the roots: $-2x^2 + 7x + 4 = 0$ Applying the quadratic formula: $x = \frac{-7 \pm \sqrt{49 + 32}}{-4} = \frac{-7 \pm \sqrt{81}}{-4} = \frac{-7 \pm 9}{-4}$ So, the roots are $x = -0.5$ and $x = 4$.

2. Intervals: Consider $(-\infty, -0.5)$, $(-0.5, 4)$, and $(4, \infty)$.

   • For $x < -0.5$: positive.
   • For $-0.5 < x < 4$: negative.
   • For $x > 4$: positive.

3. Solution: The inequality is satisfied in: $[-0.5, 4]$

4. $2x^2 + 7x - 10 \leq x^2 + 12$

Rearrange the equation: $x^2 + 7x - 22 \leq 0$ Solve the quadratic: $x = \frac{-7 \pm \sqrt{49 + 88}}{2} = \frac{-7 \pm \sqrt{137}}{2}$ Approximate roots lead to intervals, check their signs.

5. $-4x^2 - x + 2 \geq 0$

Solve by finding roots and testing the signs in intervals.

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Here are some additional practice questions:

1. Solve $x^2 - 5x + 6 > 0$.
2. Find the interval for $3x^2 - 12x + 9 \geq 0$.
3. Determine the solution set for $x^2 + x - 6 < 0$.
4. Verify the inequality $2x^2 - 8x + 6 \leq 0$.
5. Analyze the roots of $4x^2 - 9x + 5 > 0$.

Tip: Always sketch a number line to visualize interval solutions clearly.