Math Problem Statement
Solve the following inequality.
5 left parenthesis x squared minus 1 right parenthesis greater than 24 x
Solution
The inequality is given as:
Step 1: Expand the left side of the inequality
Distribute the across the terms inside the parentheses:
Step 2: Rearrange the inequality
Move all terms to one side so that the right side is :
Step 3: Solve the corresponding quadratic equation
To solve the inequality, first solve the quadratic equation:
Use the quadratic formula:
where , , and . Substituting these values into the formula:
Thus, the two solutions are:
Step 4: Analyze the inequality
The quadratic inequality has solutions when the quadratic expression is positive. The roots and divide the number line into three intervals:
To determine where the inequality holds, test points from each interval in the expression :
- For (in the interval ):
The inequality holds for .
- For (in the interval ):
The inequality does not hold for .
- For (in the interval ):
The inequality holds for .
Step 5: Final solution
The inequality holds for:
Thus, the solution to the inequality is:
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Tip:
Always test points in different intervals to determine where a quadratic inequality holds true after solving the related equation.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Inequalities
Quadratic Equations
Algebra
Formulas
Quadratic equation formula: ax^2 + bx + c = 0
Quadratic formula: x = (-b ± √(b^2 - 4ac)) / 2a
Theorems
Quadratic Formula
Properties of Inequalities
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12