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Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities
Lial - College Algebra 13th Edition
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2장, 문제 55

Which inequality has solution set (-∞, ∞)?
A. (x-3)2≥0
B. (5x-6)2≤0
C. (6x+4)2>0
D. (8x+7)2<0

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Recall that for any real number expression squared, such as \(a^2\), the value is always greater than or equal to zero, i.e., \(a^2 \geq 0\) for all real \(a\).
Analyze each inequality option to determine the set of \(x\) values that satisfy it:
Option A: \((x-3)^2 \geq 0\) means the square of \((x-3)\) is greater than or equal to zero. Since squares are never negative, this inequality holds for all real \(x\).
Option B: \((5x-6)^2 \leq 0\) means the square of \((5x-6)\) is less than or equal to zero. Since squares are always nonnegative, the only way this is true is when \((5x-6)^2 = 0\), which happens at a single value of \(x\).
Options C and D involve strict inequalities with squares: \((6x+4)^2 > 0\) and \((8x+7)^2 < 0\). Since squares are never negative, \((8x+7)^2 < 0\) has no solution, and \((6x+4)^2 > 0\) is true for all \(x\) except where the expression inside the square is zero.

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