SOLUTION: How many integers satisfy the following equation? (x + 2) (x – 5) ≤ 0

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Question 1020384: How many integers satisfy the following equation? (x + 2) (x – 5) ≤ 0
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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The solution to the inequality is the closed interval [-2,5]. Thus the integers -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 satisfy the inequality. Hence there are 8 integers satisfying the inequality.