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| Question 339897:  How do i solve this polynomial inequality?
 x^3+2x^2-3x>0.
 Found 2 solutions by  Fombitz, edjones:
 Answer by Fombitz(32388)
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! First factor, 
  
  
  Now break up the number line into 4 regions base on the zeros of the polynomial,
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 Test the inequality.
 If the inequality is satsfied, that region is part of the solution region.
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  False, this region is not part of the solution region.
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  True, this region is part of the solution region.
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  False, this region is not part of the solution region.
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  True, this region is part of the solution region.
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 Graphical verification: Look for the region where the function is above the x-axis.
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  Answer by edjones(8007)
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! x^3+2x^2-3x>0 first we find the zeros.
 x(x^2+2x-3)=0
 x(x+3)(x-1)=0
 x=0, x=-3, x=1
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 Now we test on either side of the zeros.
 x=-4 y=-20
 x=-2 y=6
 x=1/2 y=-.875
 x=2 y=10
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 (-3, 0), (1, infinity) answer
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 Ed
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