Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Section 3.6 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities - 3.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 265: 88

Answer

The solution set is $\left\{x | x \geq \frac{4}{3}\right\}$

Work Step by Step

Add $-4 x$ to both sides: \[ \begin{array}{c} 9-2 x-4 x \leq 4 x+1-4 x \\ 9-6 x \leq 1 \end{array} \] Add $-9$ to both sides: \[ \begin{aligned} 9-6 x-9 & \leq 1-9 \\ -6 x & \leq-8 \end{aligned} \]Divide both sides by $-6$. Since the number divided to both sides is negative, $\leq$ changes to $\geq$: \[ \begin{array}{c} \frac{-6x}{-6}\geq\frac{-8}{-6} \\ x \geq\frac{4}{3} \end{array} \] Therefore the solution set is $\left\{x | x \geq \frac{4}{3}\right\}$.
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