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\"s%5E2+-+2s+-+35+%3C+0\"
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\n" ); document.write( "Break up the number line into 3 regions using the critical points of the function.
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\n" ); document.write( "For each region, choose a point in the region (not an endpoint).
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\n" ); document.write( "Region 1:\"s=-6\"
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\n" ); document.write( "\"%28-13%29%28-1%29%3C0+\"
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\n" ); document.write( "False, Region 1 is not part of the solution region.
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\n" ); document.write( "Region 2:\"s=0\"
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\n" ); document.write( "True, Region 2 is part of the solution region.
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\n" ); document.write( "Region 3:\"s=8\"
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\n" ); document.write( "False, Region 3 is not part of the solution region.
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\n" ); document.write( "Solution Region:(\"-5\",\"7\")
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