Polynomials and Rational Inequalities
We can factor the equation Set each factor equal to 0
Locate the boundary points on the number line and separate the line into intervals. We have 3 intervals and we need to test a point in each interval.
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Factor the equation using grouping
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Solving Rational Inequalities But I’d rather be at the beach
Set the numerator equal to zero and solve. Set the denominator equal to zero and solve. The least common denominator is x + 3. Express both terms with this denominator.
Set the numerator equal to zero and solve. Set the denominator equal to zero and solve.
We will use − 5 and − 3 as boundary points on a number line. Locate the boundary points on the number line and separate the line into intervals. We have 3 intervals and we need to test a point in each interval.
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