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3-103.

Solve each of the following inequalities. Express the solutions algebraically and on a number line.  

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    Plot the boundary point. Should it be shaded or not? Test values on either side of . Which side makes it true?

    Shaded on number line, from opened circle on 13, to the left.

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    See part (a). Rearrange the equation so that it equals zero.

    The equation can't be factored. Use the Quadratic Formula.

    Plot the boundary points. Test a point between them. Does it make the inequality true? If so, shade between.
    If not, test points on the outside.

    or

    Shaded on number line, from closed circle, between negative 1 & negative 0.5, to closed circle, between 3 & 3.5.