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Solve for x. Enter your answer in interval notation using grouping symbols. x^2+9x<-20

Solve for x. Enter your answer in interval notation using grouping symbols. x^2+9x-example-1
User JohanC
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Explanation:

x^2+9x<-20

x^2+9x+20<0

( x+5)(x+4)<0

x+5<0,x+4<0

x<-4 (because x<-5 is extraneous solution)

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