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Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions
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Capitolo 4, Problema 34

Solve each polynomial inequality in Exercises 1–42 and graph the solution set on a real number line. Express each solution set in interval notation. (1−x)2(x−5/2)<0

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First, identify the critical points by setting each factor equal to zero. For the inequality \((1 - x)^2 (x - \frac{5}{2}) < 0\), set \((1 - x)^2 = 0\) and \(x - \frac{5}{2} = 0\) to find the critical points.
Solve each equation: \((1 - x)^2 = 0\) gives \(x = 1\), and \(x - \frac{5}{2} = 0\) gives \(x = \frac{5}{2}\). These points divide the real number line into intervals to test.
Determine the sign of the expression \((1 - x)^2 (x - \frac{5}{2})\) on each interval created by the critical points: \((-\infty, 1)\), \((1, \frac{5}{2})\), and \((\frac{5}{2}, \infty)\). Remember that \((1 - x)^2\) is always non-negative since it is squared.
Test a sample value from each interval in the inequality to check whether the product is less than zero. For example, pick \(x=0\) for \((-\infty, 1)\), \(x=2\) for \((1, \frac{5}{2})\), and \(x=3\) for \((\frac{5}{2}, \infty)\).
Based on the sign tests, determine which intervals satisfy the inequality \((1 - x)^2 (x - \frac{5}{2}) < 0\). Then express the solution set in interval notation and graph it on the real number line.

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Critical Points and Sign Analysis

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