Polynomial and Rational Inequalities

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OBJECTIVES:
1. Solve quadratic inequalities.
2. Solve polynomial inequalities of degree 3 or more.
3. Solve rational inequalities.
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2. Chapter 10
Quadratic Equations,
Inequalities,
and Functions
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3. 10.7
Polynomial and Rational
Inequalities
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4. 10.7 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities
Objectives
1. Solve quadratic inequalities.
2. Solve polynomial inequalities of degree 3 or
more.
3. Solve rational inequalities.
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5. 10.7 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities
Solving Quadratic Inequalities
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6. 10.7 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities
Solving Quadratic Inequalities
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7. 10.7 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities
Solving Quadratic Inequalities
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8. 10.7 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities
Solving Quadratic Inequalities
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9. 10.7 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities
Solving Quadratic Inequalities Using Test Numbers
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10. 10.7 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities
Solving Quadratic Inequalities Using Test Numbers
Interval Interval Interval
A B C
–2 1
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11. 10.7 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities
Solving Quadratic Inequalities Using Test Numbers
Interval Interval Interval
A B C
–2 1
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12. 10.7 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities
Solving Quadratic Inequalities Using Test Numbers
Interval Interval Interval
A B C
–2 1
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13. 10.7 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities
Steps for Solving Quadratic Inequalities
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14. 10.7 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities
Solving a Third-Degree Polynomial Inequality
–3 0 2
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15. 10.7 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities
Solving a Third-Degree Polynomial Inequality
Interval Interval Interval Interval
A B C D
( ) (
–3 0 2
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16. 10.7 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities
Rational Inequalities
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17. 10.7 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities
Solving Rational Inequalities
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18. 10.7 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities
Solving Rational Inequalities
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19. 10.7 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities
Solving Rational Inequalities
Interval Interval Interval
A B C
F T F
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20. 10.7 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities
Solving Rational Inequalities
Interval Interval Interval
A B C
(
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21. 10.7 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities
Solving Rational Inequalities
Interval Interval Interval
A B C
(
(
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