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Solution of inequality ((x - 1)(x - 5))/(x - 3) > 0

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Answer:

(1, 3) ∪ (5, ∞)

Explanation:

You want the solution to the inequality ((x -1)(x -5))/(x -3) > 0.

Sign changes

The sign of the function changes at values of x that make the factors zero, at x = 1, 3, 5. The function is positive for x > 5, so will also be positive for 1 < x < 3

The solution is ...

1 < x < 3 or 5 < x

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Additional comment

If any linear factor has an even degree (even multiplicity), there will not be a sign change. The numerator factors correspond to function zeros. The denominator factors correspond to function vertical asymptotes.

The attached graph shows zeros at x=1 and x=5, and a vertical asymptote with a sign change at x=3.

Solution of inequality ((x - 1)(x - 5))/(x - 3) > 0-example-1
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