Math Problem Statement
Solution
You have provided two rational inequalities:
3.)
4.)
I'll go through each problem one by one.
3.)
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Find the critical points by setting both the numerator and denominator equal to zero:
- The numerator .
- The denominator (This is an excluded value because the denominator cannot be zero).
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Test the sign of the expression in the intervals determined by the critical points:
- , , and .
- Pick test points in each interval and evaluate the sign of .
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Determine where the expression is negative or zero (since we are solving for ):
- The expression equals zero when .
- Check where the fraction is negative to find the solution.
4.)
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Rearrange the inequality to have zero on one side: Combine the terms:
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Find the critical points:
- The numerator .
- The denominator (This is an excluded value because the denominator cannot be zero).
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Test the sign of the expression in the intervals determined by the critical points:
- , , and .
- Pick test points in each interval and evaluate the sign of .
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Determine where the expression is negative or zero (since we are solving for ):
- The expression equals zero when .
- Check where the fraction is negative to find the solution.
Would you like a more detailed breakdown of the steps, or do you want me to solve it fully and provide the solution?
Here are some follow-up questions:
- How do you find critical points for rational inequalities?
- Why is it important to exclude values where the denominator is zero?
- How do test points help in solving inequalities?
- What happens to the inequality when multiplying both sides by a negative value?
- How do the signs of the numerator and denominator influence the inequality solution?
Tip: Always exclude values that make the denominator zero in rational inequalities.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Rational Inequalities
Algebraic Expressions
Sign Analysis
Critical Points
Formulas
Rational inequality sign test
(Numerator = 0) Critical Points
(Denominator ≠ 0) Excluded Values
Theorems
Rational inequality solution by sign test
Critical point analysis
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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