Precalculus (10th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - 4.4 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities - 4.4 Assess Your Understanding - Page 220: 81

Answer

Since $x^4\geq0$, then $x^4+1\geq 1$, and so $x^4+1\lt -5$ is never true and therefore has no solution.

Work Step by Step

We know that for any real number $x$, $x^4\geq0$. This means that $x^4+1\geq1$ for any real number $x$. Thus, $x^4+1\lt -5$ is never true and therefore has no solution.
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