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To solve this problem, we may begin by factoring <math>x^2-x-6</math> as <math>(x-3)(x+2)</math>. This is an upward opening parabola, therefore the solutions to <math>(x-3)(x+2) < 0</math> are inbetween the roots of the equation. That means our solutions are all <math>x</math> such that <math>-2 < x < 3</math>, or simply <math>\boxed{\textbf{(A)}}</math>. | To solve this problem, we may begin by factoring <math>x^2-x-6</math> as <math>(x-3)(x+2)</math>. This is an upward opening parabola, therefore the solutions to <math>(x-3)(x+2) < 0</math> are inbetween the roots of the equation. That means our solutions are all <math>x</math> such that <math>-2 < x < 3</math>, or simply <math>\boxed{\textbf{(A)}}</math>. | ||
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Revision as of 09:59, 18 July 2024
Problem 10
The statement is equivalent to the statement:
Solution
To solve this problem, we may begin by factoring as . This is an upward opening parabola, therefore the solutions to are inbetween the roots of the equation. That means our solutions are all such that , or simply .
See Also
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