Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.5 - Polynomial and Rational Inequalities - Exercise Set - Page 649: 29

Answer

no solution

Work Step by Step

Let $x^2 - 6x + 9 \lt 0$ be a function $f$. Find the $x$-intercepts by solving $x^2 - 6x + 9=0$ Factor: $x^2 - 6x + 9$ = $(x-3)(x-3)$ $x-3=0$ $x = 3$ In this case, there is exactly one $x$-intercept. The graph of the quadratic equation does not cross the $x$-axis but will only touch it at point $(3,0)$. Since we are interested in solving $f (x) < 0$, where $f(x) = x^2 - 6x + 9$, we cannot get any solution because the graph is never below the $x$-axis.
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