1. Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
Section 4.6
Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
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2. Solve polynomial inequalities algebraically and graphically.
Objectives
Solve polynomial inequalities algebraically and graphically.
Solve rational inequalities algebraically and graphically.
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3. End behavior is like f(x) = x3
x-intercepts are 2 with multiplicity 2 (touches) and -1 with multiplicity 1 (crosses).
y-intercept is 4
End behavior is like f(x) = x3
Where is this function less than 0?
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4. Solve the inequality
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5. Solve the inequality
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6. Solve the inequality
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8. Homework:
4.6 #5, 7, 19-27, odd
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