The inequality is .
As the symbol is and
, the solution lies on and above the
-axis.
The related function is .
Solve the equation.
\ (Related function)
(Factor)
or
(Zero productive property)
or
(Simplify)
Graph:
\Graph the parabola and the -intercept is at
.
Observe the graph:
\The graph lies on and above the
-axis.
The solution set of the inequality is .
Check:
\Test one value of -greater than
and less than
of the original inequality.
Case(i):
(Original function)
(Substitute
)
(Evaluate powers:
)
(Multiply)
(Simplify)
Case(ii):
(Original function)
(Substitute
)
(Evaluate powers:
)
(Multiply)
(Simplify)
Case(iii):
(Original function)
(Substitute
)
(Simplify)
Solution set is .