Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 3 - Section 3.7 - Polynomial and Rational Inequalities - 3.7 Exercises - Page 316: 31

Answer

$(-\infty,-2)\cup(-1,1)\cup(1,\infty)$

Work Step by Step

1. Since the function is already factorized, just identify the cut points and build up the sign table. 2. Cut points $-2,-1$, the numerator will always be positive, but $x\ne1$, see table. 3. Solution: $(-\infty,-2)\cup(-1,1)\cup(1,\infty)$
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