document.write( "Question 353487: 3x-1/x-7 is less than or equal to 4 inequality problem using infinity \n" ); document.write( "
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\n" ); document.write( "Break up the number line into 3 regions using the critical points from the equation.
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\n" ); document.write( "For each region pick a test point (not an endpoint).
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\n" ); document.write( "If the inequality is satisfied, the region is part of the solution region.
\n" ); document.write( "Region 1:\"x=0\"
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\n" ); document.write( "True, this region is part of the solution.
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\n" ); document.write( "Region 2:\"x=10\"
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\n" ); document.write( "False, this region is not part of the solution.
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\n" ); document.write( "Region 1:\"x=30\"
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\n" ); document.write( "True, this region is part of the solution.
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\n" ); document.write( "Solution region: (\"-infinity\",\"7\") U (\"27\",\"infinity\")
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