document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1148151>Question 1148151</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I have to solve the rational inequality and write the answer in interval notation. Could you please provide step by step guidance. I can solve, just want to make sure I have the correct steps.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x^2 - x - 12<BR>\n" );
document.write( "____________ > 0<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x^2 +x -6 </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "The critical values for x are  -3, 2, and 4.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Test around these values to determine in which intervals the original equation is true.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Note the (x+3)/(x+3)  part of the expression will not affect the sign of the whole left-side expression.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Not a complete solution; only guidance. </SPAN>\n" );
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