What is the solution set to the inequality 5(x – 2)(x + 4) > 0?

Mathematics · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Given the inequality:

5( x - 2 ) ( x + 4 ) > 0

Determine the solution set to the inequality.

Solution:

In order to determine the solution set to the inequality, we equate each factor separately and solve for x.

x - 2 > 0 

x + 4 > 0

Transpose -2 and 4 to the other side of the equation, hence it must be taken to note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.

x > 2

x > -4

Final answer:

x > 2

x > -4