SOLUTION: Solve {{{x^2+3x-10>=0}}}

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Question 135454: Solve x%5E2%2B3x-10%3E=0
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Start with the given inequality


Factor the left side



Set the left side equal to zero


Solve for x in each case


So this means that the critical values are





Now plot the critical values on a number line

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So let's evaluate a point that is to the left of (which is the left most endpoint). Let's evaluate the value x=-6

Start with the given inequality

Plug in x=-6

Evaluate and simplify



Since is true, this means that one part of the solution in interval notation is (]
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Now let's test a point that is in between the critical values and


Start with the given inequality

Plug in x=0

Evaluate and simplify


Since is false, this means that the interval does not work. So that means that this interval is not in the solution set and can be ignored.
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So let's evaluate a point that is to the right of (which is the right most endpoint). Let's evaluate the value x=3

Start with the given inequality

Plug in x=3

Evaluate and simplify



Since is true, this means that one part of the solution in interval notation is [)
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Answer:


So the answer in interval notation is (] [)