Fun with inequalities
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corresponding to your section up front
Working with inequalities : You can add , subtract ,
multiply , or divide the same number on both sides of an
inequality . Exception: If you multiply or divide by a
negative number , you need to change the direction of
the inequality sign .
2 ways to write your answer:
Set notation | Interval notation |
The logic of and & or:
-If two statements are connected by and, both must be
true to make the whole thing true
-If two statements are connected by or, at least one of the
statements must be true to make the whole thing true
Steps to solving quadratic inequalities :
0.Put everything on one side
1. Factor
2.Set each factor equal to 0 and divide the number line
into intervals
3. Test a point in each interval to see if positive or negative
4. Write down solution intervals
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