Question 541767: What is the least value of k for which the inequality
K < (2x - 7) divided by (2x^2 – 2x - 5) < 1 has no real solution. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! What is the least value of k for which the inequality
K < (2x - 7) divided by (2x^2 – 2x - 5) < 1 has no real solution.
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Solve 2x^2-2x-5 = 0
x = [2 +- sqrt(4-4*2*-5)]/4
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Negative solution:
x = [2-sqrt(40)]/4
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x = (1/2) - (1/2)sqrt(10)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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