SOLUTION: The solution set in interval notation of the inequality 16x-x^3≥0 is: A) [-4, 4] B) (-∞, -2]U[0, 4) C) (-∞, 0]U[1, 4) D) (-∞, 4] E) (-∞, -4]U[

Algebra.Com
Question 1006083: The solution set in interval notation of the inequality 16x-x^3≥0 is:
A) [-4, 4]
B) (-∞, -2]U[0, 4)
C) (-∞, 0]U[1, 4)
D) (-∞, 4]
E) (-∞, -4]U[0, 4]

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Critical x values: -4,0,4;

? (-infinity,-4] ?
(-)(-)(+)>=0
TRUE

[-4,0] ?
Try -1.
(-1)(4-1)(4-(-1))=(-1)(3)(5)>=0
FALSE

[0,4] ?
Try 1
1*(4+1)(4-1)=1*5*3>=0
TRUE

[4, infinity) ?
5*(4+5)(4-5)=Negative>=0
FALSE

Solution set is (-infinity, -4] U [0,4].
Choice E.

RELATED QUESTIONS

The solution set in interval notation of the inequality (4/x-1)>(3/x) is: A)... (answered by MathLover1,josgarithmetic)
If f(x) = x(x – 1)(x – 4)2, use interval notation to give all values of x where f(x) >... (answered by scianci)
which answer is the solution set of the compound inequality? -4 (answered by ewatrrr)
What is the domain of standard exponential functions? a. x (0, ∞) b. x... (answered by jim_thompson5910)
find the range of the function. h(x)=x^2/1-x^2 a. [5, ∞ ) b. (- ∞,... (answered by lwsshak3)
1.Solve x^2+3x−4/2x^2+−3≤ 0, indicating your answer by interval... (answered by solver91311)
Solve the following inequality. x2 - 16 > 0 A. (-∞, -16) or (16, ∞) (answered by MathLover1)
which answer is the solution set of the compound inequality -4 < a + 2 < 10... (answered by solver91311)
9)Find the domain of the function. f(x)=|x-3| Is it: A. [0,∞) B.... (answered by Fombitz)