Math Problem Statement
Solution
The uploaded image contains two inequalities:
6)
7)
Let's solve both inequalities one by one.
Problem 6:
To solve this, follow these steps:
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Cross-multiply the terms, but be careful with signs of and . This is valid as long as both sides have the same sign, which we must account for later: Expanding both sides:
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Simplify the inequality:
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Now consider the restrictions on the domain of the inequality. Both and must be nonzero (otherwise, division by zero occurs):
Thus, the solution is:
Problem 7:
Again, let's solve this step by step:
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Cross-multiply the terms (considering the signs of and ): Use the distributive property to expand both sides:
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Simplify the inequality: Cancel out the terms: Add 4 to both sides: Divide by 3:
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Consider the restrictions on the domain:
Thus, the solution is:
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Tip: Always check for restrictions (like division by zero) when solving rational inequalities to avoid invalid solutions.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Rational Inequalities
Cross-multiplication
Domain Restrictions
Formulas
Cross-multiplication of rational expressions: a/b < c/d implies ad < bc (with sign considerations)
Simplifying linear expressions: a(x) < b(x)
Theorems
Basic Inequality Theorems
Domain Restrictions to avoid division by zero
Suitable Grade Level
Grade 10-12