Question

What is the solution to (x + 2)(x – 3)2 > 0? a A number line going from negative 4 to 4. The entire line is shaded with arrows going left and right. b A number line going from negative 4 to 4. An open circle is at negative 2. The line is shaded to the right of negative 2. c A number line going from negative 4 to 4. Open circles are at negative 2 and 3. The line is shaded between negative 2 and 3. d A number line going from negative 4 to 4. Open circles are at negative 2 and 3. The line is shaded to the right of negative 2.

Answer 1

x < − 2 or x > 3

Explanation:

Solve for

x

by simplifying both sides of the inequality, then isolating the variable.

Inequality Form:

x

<

−

2

or

x

>

3

Interval Notation:

(

−

∞

,

−

2

)

∪

(

3

,

∞

)