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Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 4, Problema 49

Solve each rational inequality in Exercises 43–60 and graph the solution set on a real number line. Express each solution set in interval notation. (4−2x)/(3x+4)≤0

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Identify the rational inequality: \(\frac{4 - 2x}{3x + 4} \leq 0\).
Find the critical points by setting the numerator and denominator equal to zero separately: solve \(4 - 2x = 0\) and \(3x + 4 = 0\).
Determine the values of \(x\) where the expression is undefined (denominator zero) and where the expression equals zero (numerator zero). These points divide the number line into intervals.
Test a value from each interval in the inequality \(\frac{4 - 2x}{3x + 4} \leq 0\) to check whether the expression is negative or zero in that interval.
Combine the intervals where the inequality holds true, and express the solution set in interval notation, remembering to exclude points where the denominator is zero.

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