Precalculus (10th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Linear and Quadratic Functions - 3.5 Inequalities Involving Quadratic Functions - 3.5 Assess Your Understanding - Page 160: 18

Answer

Real numbers.

Work Step by Step

$x^2+2x+4>0$, I complete the square: $(x+1)^2+3>0$, $(x+1)^2\geq0$, because all squares of real numbers are non-negative, hence $(x+1)^2+3\geq0+3=3\gt0$ hence the solution set is the real numbers. (also see the graph of ( $(x+1)^2+3$)
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