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#1 2011-06-30 23:52:23

Steph123
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Help me please!!!!

I have a big problem with my math( Can anybody help me? Pleassse..
I need solve the inequality
(x-14)(x+5)/(x-18) < 0

#2 2011-07-01 00:17:49

bobbym
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Re: Help me please!!!!

Hi Steph123;

Did you find the zeroes of both the numerator and the denominator?


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#3 2011-07-01 00:27:54

Bob
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Re: Help me please!!!!

hi steph123

I find it helps to sketch a graph:

See

http://www.mathsisfun.com/data/function-grapher.php?

or post back for more help.

Bob

Last edited by Bob (2011-07-01 00:46:08)


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#4 2011-07-01 01:39:26

soroban
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Re: Help me please!!!!

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#5 2011-07-01 02:05:29

Steph123
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Re: Help me please!!!!

O! U r so fast)) Tnx))

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