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Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions
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Capitolo 4, Problema 22

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. 3x2 − 5x ≤ 0

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Start by writing the inequality: \(3x^2 - 5x \leq 0\).
Factor the left-hand side expression: factor out the common term \(x\) to get \(x(3x - 5) \leq 0\).
Identify the critical points by setting each factor equal to zero: \(x = 0\) and \(3x - 5 = 0\), which gives \(x = \frac{5}{3}\).
Determine the sign of the product \(x(3x - 5)\) in the intervals defined by the critical points: \((-\infty, 0)\), \((0, \frac{5}{3})\), and \((\frac{5}{3}, \infty)\).
Use the sign analysis to find where the product is less than or equal to zero, then express the solution set in interval notation and graph it on the real number line.

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