Question

Solve the following inequality algebraically.
x^2+2x-24< 0

Answer 1

-6<x<4

Explanation:

x^2+2x-24=0

(x-4)(x+6)=0

x-4=0

x+6=0

x=-6,4

x<-6 false

-6<x<4 true

x>4 false

so -6<x<4