3-4 Quadratic Inequalities

Graph each inequality.

First graph the related function. The parabola should

be dashed. Next test a point not on the graph of the
First graph the related function. The parabola should parabola.
be solid. Next test a point not on the graph of the
parabola.

So, (0, 0) is a solution of the inequality. Shade the

region of the graph that contains (0, 0).
So, (0, 0) is a solution of the inequality. Shade the
region of the graph that contains (0, 0).

First graph the related function. The parabola should

be solid. Next test a point not on the graph of the
First graph the related function. The parabola should
be dashed. Next test a point not on the graph of the
parabola.

So, (1, 1) is not a solution of the inequality. Shade the

region of the graph that does not contain (1, 1).
So, (0, 0) is a solution of the inequality. Shade the
region of the graph that contains (0, 0).

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CCSS SENSE- Solve each inequality

by graphing.

First graph the related function. The parabola should

be solid. Next test a point not on the graph of the
First, write the related equation and factor it.

By the Zero Product Property:

So, (1, 1) is not a solution of the inequality. Shade the

region of the graph that does not contain (1, 1).

Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts

at 1 and 4. The graph should open up because a > 0.

CCSS SENSE- Solve each inequality

by graphing.
The graph lies above the x-axis left to x = 1 and right
to x = 4. Thus, the solution set of the inequality is {x|
x < 1 or x > 4}.

First, write the related equation and factor it.

First, write the related equation and factor it.

By the Zero Product Property:

By the Zero Product Property:

Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts
at 1 and 4. The graph should open up because a > 0.

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Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts
at 5 and 3. The graph should open up because a >
 The graph lies above the x-axis left to x = 1 and right
to x = 4. Thus, the solution set of the inequality is {x| The graph lies below the x-axis between x = 5 and
x < 1 or x > 4}. x = 3. Thus, the solution set of the inequality is {x|
3-4 Quadratic Inequalities 5 < x < 3}.

First, write the related equation and factor it. First, write the related equation and factor it.

By the Zero Product Property: By the Zero Product Property:

Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts
at 5 and 3. The graph should open up because a > at 3 and 2. The graph should open down because a
0. < 0.

The graph lies above the x-axis between x = 3 and

x = 2 including the two endpoints. Thus, the solution
The graph lies below the x-axis between x = 5 and set of the inequality is
x = 3. Thus, the solution set of the inequality is {x|
5 < x < 3}.

First, write the related equation and solve for x.

First, write the related equation and factor it.

By the Zero Product Property:

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Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts
at 3 and 2. The graph should open down because a Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts
< 0. at 0.29 and 1.71. The graph should open up because
 The graph lies above the x-axis between x = 3 and The graph lies below the x-axis between x
x = 2 including the two endpoints. Thus, the solution and x
set of the inequality
3-4 Quadratic is
Inequalities solution set of the inequality is {x x

SOCCER A midfielder kicks a ball toward the goal

during a match. The height of the ball in feet above
the ground h(t) at time t can be represented by h(t) =
2
0.1t + 2.4t + 1.5. If the height of the goal is 8 feet,
First, write the related equation and solve for x. at what time during the kick will the ball be able to
enter the goal?

The height of the goal is 8 ft. So, the ball will enter
the goal when h(t) less than or equal to 8.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts
at 0.29 and 1.71. The graph should open up because
a > 0.

That is, at about 3.11 s and 20.89 s the ball will be at

the height 8 ft, so it can be inside the goal.
Find the value of t for which the ball will hit the
ground, that is, when the height is zero.
The graph lies below the x-axis between x
and x
solution set of the inequality is {x x

SOCCER A midfielder kicks a ball toward the goal

during a match. The height of the ball in feet above
the ground h(t) at time t can be represented by h(t) =
2
0.1t + 2.4t + 1.5. If the height of the goal is 8 feet,
at what time during the kick will the ball be able to
enter the goal?

Since a negative value for time has no meaning,

discard the negative solution. So, the ball hits the
The height of the goal is 8 ft. So, the ball will enter ground in about 24.61 seconds. The ball will be inside
the goal when h(t) less than or equal to 8. the goal when 0 < t < 3.11 or 20.89 < t

Solve each inequality algebraically.

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First, write the related equation and solve it.
 Since a negative value for time has no meaning,
Note that, the points x = 8 and x = 2 are not
discard the negative solution. So, the ball hits the
included in the solution. Therefore, the solution set is
ground in about 24.61 seconds. The ball will be inside
{x | 8 < x < 2}.
the goal when
3-4 Quadratic 0 < t < 3.11 or 20.89 < t
Inequalities

Solve each inequality algebraically.

First, write the related equation and factor it.

First, write the related equation and factor it.]

By the Zero Product Property:

By the Zero Product Property:

The number 7 divides the number line into three

regions: x < 7, x =7 and x > 7. Test a value from
The two numbers divide the number line into three each interval to see if it satisfies the original
regions: x 8, 8 < x < 2 and x Test a value inequality.
from each interval to see if it satisfies the original
inequality.

Therefore, the solution set is {x | x < 7 or x > 7}.

Note that, the points x = 8 and x = 2 are not

included in the solution. Therefore, the solution set is
{x | 8 < x < 2}.

First, write the related equation and factor it.

First, write the related equation and factor it.

By the Zero Product Property:

The two numbers divide the number line into three

regions x x x Test a
value from each interval to see if it satisfies the
The number 7 divides the number line into three original inequality.
regions: x < 7, x =7 and x > 7. Test a value from
each interval to see if it satisfies the original
inequality.
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 Note that, the points x = 3.17 and x = 8.83 are also
included in the solution.
Therefore, the
3-4 Quadratic solution set is {x | x < 7 or x > 7}.
Inequalities Therefore, the solution set is {x x

First, write the related equation and factor it. First, write the related equation and factor it.

The two numbers divide the number line into three

regions x 3, x x Test a value
from each interval to see if it satisfies the original
inequality.

The two numbers divide the number line into three

regions x x x Test a
value from each interval to see if it satisfies the
original inequality.
Note that, the points x = 3 and x = 7 are also
included in the solution.
Therefore, the solution set is {x | x

Graph each inequality.

Note that, the points x = 3.17 and x = 8.83 are also
included in the solution.
Therefore, the solution set is {x x

First graph the related function. The parabola should

be solid. Next test a point not on the graph of the
parabola.
First, write the related equation and factor it.

The two numbers divide the number line into three So, (0, 0) is not a solution of the inequality. Shade the
regions x 3, x x Test a value region of the graph that does not contain (0, 0).
from each interval to see if it satisfies the original
inequality.

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Note that, the points x = 3 and x = 7 are also

included in the solution.
 Note that, the points x = 3 and x = 7 are also
included in the solution.
Therefore, the
3-4 Quadratic solution set is {x |
Inequalities x

Graph each inequality.

First graph the related function. The parabola should

be dashed. Next test a point not on the graph of the
First graph the related function. The parabola should parabola.
be solid. Next test a point not on the graph of the
parabola.

So, (0, 0) is a solution of the inequality. Shade the

region of the graph that contains (0, 0).
So, (0, 0) is not a solution of the inequality. Shade the
region of the graph that does not contain (0, 0).

First graph the related function. The parabola should

be solid. Next test a point not on the graph of the
First graph the related function. The parabola should parabola.
be dashed. Next test a point not on the graph of the
parabola.

So, (0, 0) is a solution of the inequality. Shade the

region of the graph that contains (0, 0).
So, (0, 0) is a solution of the inequality. Shade the
region of the graph that contains (0, 0).

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First graph the related function. The parabola should First graph the related function. The parabola should
be solid. Next test a point not on the graph of the be dashed. Next test a point not on the graph of the
parabola. parabola.

So, (0, 0) is a solution of the inequality. Shade the So, (0, 0) is not a solution of the inequality. Shade the
region of the graph that contains (0, 0). region of the graph that does not contain (0, 0).

First graph the related function. The parabola should

First graph the related function. The parabola should
be dashed. Next test a point not on the graph of the
be dashed. Next test a point not on the graph of the
parabola.
parabola.

So, (0, 0) is a solution of the inequality. Shade the

So, (0, 0) is not a solution of the inequality. Shade the
region of the graph that contains (0, 0).
region of the graph that does not contain (0, 0).

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3-4 Quadratic Inequalities

First graph the related function. The parabola should First graph the related function. The parabola should
be dashed. Next test a point not on the graph of the be solid. Next test a point not on the graph of the
parabola. parabola.

So, (0, 0) is a solution of the inequality. Shade the So, (0, 0) is a solution of the inequality. Shade the
region of the graph that contains (0, 0). region of the graph that contains (0, 0).

Solve each inequality by graphing.

First graph the related function. The parabola should

be solid. Next test a point not on the graph of the First, write the related equation and solve it.
parabola.

So, (0, 0) is a solution of the inequality. Shade the

region of the graph that contains (0, 0).
Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts
at 1.1 and 7.9. The graph should open up because a
> 0.

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 The graph lies below the x-axis between x = 1.1 and
x = 7.9. Thus, the solution set of the inequality is {x |
1.1 < x < 7.9}.
3-4 Quadratic Inequalities

Solve each inequality by graphing.

First, write the related equation and factor it.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts

at 4 and 6. The graph should open up because a >
0.

Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts

at 1.1 and 7.9. The graph should open up because a
> 0.

The graph lies below the x-axis between x = 4 and

x = 6 including the two end points. Thus, the solution
set of the inequality is {x| x

The graph lies below the x-axis between x = 1.1 and

x = 7.9. Thus, the solution set of the inequality is {x |
1.1 < x < 7.9}.

First, write the related equation and factor it.

First, write the related equation and factor it.

The equation has only one real root.

The graph should open up because a > 0.

Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts

at 4 and 6. The graph should open up because a >
0.

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 The graph lies below the x-axis between x = 4 and
x = 6 including the two end points. Thus, the solution The graph lies completely above the x-axis. Thus, the
set of the inequality
3-4 Quadratic is {x|
Inequalities x solution set of the inequality is {x | all real numbers}.

First, write the related equation and factor it.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts

at 5.45 and 0.55. The graph should open up
because a > 0.
The equation has only one real root.
The graph should open up because a > 0.

The graph lies above the x-axis left to x = 5.45 and

The graph lies completely above the x-axis. Thus, the right to x = 0.55. Thus, the solution set of the
solution set of the inequality is {x | all real numbers}. inequality is {x | x < 5.45 or x > 0.55}.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts

at 5.45 and 0.55. The graph should open up
because a > 0.
Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts
at 1.42 and 8.42. The graph should open down
because a < 0.

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 The graph lies below the x-axis left to x = 1.42 and
The graph lies above the x-axis left to x = 5.45 and right to x = 8.42. Thus, the solution set of the
right to x = 0.55. Thus, the solution set of the inequality is {x | x < 1.42 or x > 8.42}.
inequality isInequalities
3-4 Quadratic {x | x < 5.45 or x > 0.55}.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

First, write the related equation and factor it.

Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts

at 1.42 and 8.42. The graph should open down
because a < 0.

The equation does not have real roots. The parabola

does not intersect the x-axis.
The graph should open down because a < 0.

The graph lies below the x-axis left to x = 1.42 and

right to x = 8.42. Thus, the solution set of the
inequality is {x | x < 1.42 or x > 8.42}.
The graph lies completely below the x-axis. Thus, the
solution set of the inequality is {x | all real numbers}.

First, write the related equation and factor it.

First, write the related equation and factor it.

The equation does not have real roots. The parabola

does not intersect the x-axis.
The Manual
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The equation does not have real roots. The parabola
does not intersect the x-axis.
The graph should open up because a > 0.
 The graph lies completely below the x-axis. Thus, the No part of the graph lies below the x-axis. Thus, the
solution set Inequalities
3-4 Quadratic of the inequality is {x | all real numbers}. solution set of the inequality is .

First, write the related equation and solve it.

First, write the related equation and factor it.

Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts

at 1.30 and 2.30. The graph should open down
because a < 0.

The equation does not have real roots. The parabola

does not intersect the x-axis.
The graph should open up because a > 0.

The graph lies above the x-axis between x 2.30

and x
is {x | 2.30 < x < 1.30}.

No part of the graph lies below the x-axis. Thus, the

solution set of the inequality is .

First, write the related equation and solve it.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts

at 0.73 and 2.73. The graph should open down
Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts because a < 0.
at 1.30 and 2.30. The graph should open down
because a < 0.
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 The graph lies above the x-axis between x 2.30 The graph lies below the x-axis left to x 0.73 and
and x right to x
is {x | 2.30Inequalities
3-4 Quadratic < x < 1.30}. inequality is {x | x < 0.73 or x > 2.73}.

First, write the related equation and solve it. First, write the related equation and solve it.

Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts The equation does not have any real roots. The
at 0.73 and 2.73. The graph should open down parabola does not intersect the x-axis.
because a < 0. The graph should open up because a > 0.

The graph lies below the x-axis left to x 0.73 and The graph lies entirely above the x-axis. Thus, the
right to x solution set of the inequality is .
inequality is {x | x < 0.73 or x > 2.73}.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts

at 0.5 and 2.5. The graph should open down
The equation does not have any real roots. The because a < 0.
parabola does not intersect the x-axis.
The graph should open up because a > 0.

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 The graph lies above the x-axis between x = 0.5
The graph lies entirely above the x-axis. Thus, the and x = 2.5 including the two endpoints.. Thus, the
solution set Inequalities
3-4 Quadratic of the inequality is . solution set of the inequality is

First, write the related equation and solve it. First, write the related equation and solve it.

Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts

at 0.5 and 2.5. The graph should open down
because a < 0. Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts
at 0.69 and 2.19. The graph should open down
because a < 0.

The graph lies above the x-axis between x = 0.5

and x = 2.5 including the two endpoints.. Thus, the
solution set of the inequality is The graph lies below the x-axis left to x 0.69 and
right to x
the solution set of the inequality is {x| x 0.69 or x

ARCHITECTURE An arched entry of a room is

First, write the related equation and solve it. shaped like a parabola that can be represented by the
2
equation f (x) = x + 6x + 1. How far from the sides
of the arch is its height at least 7 feet?

The height is at least 7 feet for all the places where

the value of f (x) is greater than or equal to 7. That is,

Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts Write the related equation and solve it.
at 0.69 and 2.19. The graph should open down
because a < 0.

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 The graph lies below the x-axis left to x 0.69 and
right to x
the solution set of the inequality is {x| x 0.69 or x
3-4 Quadratic Inequalities

ARCHITECTURE An arched entry of a room is Substitute 0 for V(x) and solve for x.
shaped like a parabola that can be represented by the
2
equation f (x) = x + 6x + 1. How far from the sides
of the arch is its height at least 7 feet?

The height is at least 7 feet for all the places where

the value of f (x) is greater than or equal to 7. That is,

Therefore, x must be greater than 8 in.

The volume of the box should be less than or equal to
Write the related equation and solve it. 750 cu. in. That is,

Write the related equation and solve it.

The graph of the parabola representing the equation

2
y = x + 6x 6 lies above the x-axis between x
1.27 and x
the solution set of the inequality is {x x
4.73}. The value of x should be positive.
Therefore, from 1.27 ft to 4.73 ft, the height will be So, the maximum width should be 21.69 in.
at least 7 feet. The dimensions of the original card board is greater
than 8 in. but no more than 21.69 in.

MANUFACTURING A box is formed by cutting

Solve each inequality algebraically.
4-inch squares from each corner of a square piece of
2
cardboard and then folding the sides. If V(x) = 4x
64x + 256 represents the volume of the box, what
should the dimensions of the original piece of
cardboard be if the volume of the box cannot exceed
750 cubic inches?
First, write the related equation and solve it.

By the Zero Product Property:

Substitute
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The two numbers divide the number line into three
regions x x < 5 and x Test a value from
 The value of x should be positive. Note that the points x = 4 and x = 5 are not included
So, the maximum width should be 21.69 in. in the solution. Therefore, the solution set is {x | 4 < x
The dimensions of the original card board is greater < 5}.
than 8 in. but
3-4 Quadratic no more than 21.69 in.
Inequalities

Solve each inequality algebraically.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

By the Zero Product Property:

By the Zero Product Property:

The two numbers divide the number line into three

regions x 5, x 2 and x 2. Test a value
The two numbers divide the number line into three from each interval to see if it satisfies the original
regions x x < 5 and x Test a value from inequality.
each interval to see if it satisfies the original
inequality.

Therefore, the solution set is {x | x 5 or x 2}.

Note that the points x = 4 and x = 5 are not included

in the solution. Therefore, the solution set is {x | 4 < x
< 5}.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

By the Zero Product Property:

By the Zero Product Property: The two numbers divide the number line into three
regions x 1, 1 < x < 2 and x Test a value
from each interval to see if it satisfies the original
inequality.

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The two numbers divide the number line into three
regions x 5, x 2 and x 2. Test a value
 Note that the points x = 1 and x = 2 are not included
in the solution. Therefore, the solution set is {x | 1 <
Therefore, the
3-4 Quadratic solution set is {x | x
Inequalities 5 or x 2}. x < 2}.

First, write the related equation and solve it. First, write the related equation and solve it.

By the Zero Product Property:

The two numbers divide the number line into three

regions x 1, 1 < x < 2 and x Test a value The two numbers divide the number line into three
from each interval to see if it satisfies the original regions x 4.65, x x
inequality. Test a value from each interval to see if it satisfies
the original inequality.

Note that the points x = 1 and x = 2 are not included Therefore, the solution set is {x | 4.65 x
in the solution. Therefore, the solution set is {x | 1 <
x < 2}.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

The two numbers divide the number line into three

regions x 2.32, x x
The two numbers divide the number line into three Test a value from each interval to see if it satisfies
regions x 4.65, x x the original inequality.
Test a value from each interval to see if it satisfies
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the original inequality.
 The solution is empty set, as no real value for x will
Therefore, the
3-4 Quadratic solution set is {x | 4.65
Inequalities x satisfy the inequality.

First, write the related equation and solve it. First, write the related equation and solve it.

The two numbers divide the number line into three

regions x 1.58, x x
Test a value from each interval to see if it satisfies
The two numbers divide the number line into three the original inequality.
regions x 2.32, x x
Test a value from each interval to see if it satisfies
the original inequality.

Therefore, the solution set is {x | x 1.58 or x

Therefore, the solution set is {x | x 2.32 or x

The solution set of the quadratic inequality is all real

numbers, as all the real numbers satisfy the
inequality.
Solution set: {x | all real numbers}
The solution is empty set, as no real value for x will
satisfy the inequality.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

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numbers, as all the real numbers satisfy the
inequality.
Solution set: {x | all real numbers}
 The solution set of the quadratic inequality is all real
numbers, as all the real numbers satisfy the
inequality. Therefore, the solution set is {x | x 3.91 or x
Solution set:Inequalities
3-4 Quadratic {x | all real numbers}

First, write the related equation and solve it.

The solution set of the quadratic inequality is all real

numbers, as all the real numbers satisfy the
inequality.
Solution set: {x | all real numbers}

First, write the related equation and solve it. The two numbers divide the number line into three
regions x 2.84, 2.84 < x < 0.84 and x
Test a value from each interval to see if it satisfies
the original inequality.

Therefore, the solution set is {x | 2.84 < x < 0.84}.

The two numbers divide the number line into three
regions x 3.91, x x
Test a value from each interval to see if it satisfies
the original inequality.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

Therefore, the solution set is {x | x 3.91 or x

First, write the related equation and solve it.

The two numbers divide the number line into three
regions x 3.43, 3.43 < x < 0.10 and x
Test a value from each interval to see if it satisfies
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the original inequality.
 Therefore, the
3-4 Quadratic solution set is {x | 2.84 < x < 0.84}.
Inequalities

a. The area of the pool including the deck is (24 + x)

(12 + x). This should be less than or equal to 750 sq.
ft.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

Graph the inequality on a coordinate plane.

The two numbers divide the number line into three

regions x 3.43, 3.43 < x < 0.10 and x
Test a value from each interval to see if it satisfies
the original inequality.
b. Write the related equation and factor it.

Therefore, the solution set is {x | 3.43 < x < 0.10}.

CCSS PERSEVERANCE The Sanchez family is

adding a deck along two sides of their swimming Here, x is a length, so it cannot be negative. So, the
pool. The deck width will be the same on both sides maximum width is 10.04 ft. For the same reason, the
and the total area of the pool and deck cannot minimum length should be greater than 0.
exceed 750 square feet.

a. Graph the quadratic inequality. Write a quadratic inequality for each graph.

b. Determine the maximum width of the deck.

The coordinates of the vertex of the parabola is (2,

a. The area of the pool including the deck is (24 + x) 2
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(12 + x). This should be less than or equal to 750 sq. 10). So, the equation of the parabola is y = a(x Page
2) 21
ft. 10. Use any pair of points on the parabola to find
the value of a.
 Here, x is a length, so it cannot be negative. So, the The boundary line is dashed and the region above the
maximum width is 10.04 ft. For the same reason, the 2
line is shaded. So, the inequality is y > x 4x 6.
minimum length
3-4 Quadratic should be greater than 0.
Inequalities

Write a quadratic inequality for each graph.

The coordinates of the vertex of the parabola is (1,

2
7). So, the equation of the parabola is y = a(x 1) +
The coordinates of the vertex of the parabola is (2, 7. Use any pair of points on the parabola to find the
10). So, the equation of the parabola is y = a(x 2)
2 value of a.
10. Use any pair of points on the parabola to find
the value of a.

So, the equation of the parabola is

So, the equation of the parabola is

The boundary line is a solid line and the region below

2
the line is shaded. So, the inequality is y x + 2x +
6.
The boundary line is dashed and the region above the
2
line is shaded. So, the inequality is y > x 4x 6.

The coordinates of the vertex of the parabola is ( 8,

2
18). So, the equation of the parabola is y = a(x + 8)
The coordinates of the vertex of the parabola is (1, + 18. Use any pair of points on the parabola to find
2 the value of a.
7). So, the equation of the parabola is y = a(x 1) +
7. Use any pair of points on the parabola to find the
value of a.

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 The boundary line is a solid line and the region below The boundary line is dashed and the region above the
2 2
the line is shaded. So, the inequality is y x + 2x + line is shaded. So, the inequality is y > 0.25x 4x +
6.
3-4 Quadratic Inequalities 2.

Solve each quadratic inequality by using a

graph, a table, or algebraically.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

The coordinates of the vertex of the parabola is ( 8,

2
18). So, the equation of the parabola is y = a(x + 8)
+ 18. Use any pair of points on the parabola to find
the value of a.

The two numbers divide the number line into three

regions x < 1.06, x x > 7.06.
Test a value from each interval to see if it satisfies
the original inequality.
So, the equation of the parabola is

Note that, the points x = 1.06 and x = 7.06 are not

The boundary line is dashed and the region above the included in the solution. Therefore, the solution set is
2 {x | x < 1.06 or x > 7.06}.
line is shaded. So, the inequality is y > 0.25x 4x +
2.

Solve each quadratic inequality by using a

graph, a table, or algebraically.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

The equation does not have real roots. Graph the

function.
The graph should open up because a > 0.
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 Note that, the points x = 1.06 and x = 7.06 are not
included in the solution. Therefore, the solution set is
The graph lies completely above the x-axis. Thus, the
{x | x < 1.06 or x > 7.06}.
3-4 Quadratic Inequalities solution set of the inequality is {x | all real numbers}.

First, write the related equation and solve it. First, write the related equation and solve it.

The equation does not have real roots. Graph the

function. The two numbers divide the number line into three
The graph should open up because a > 0. regions x 2.75, x x Test a
value from each interval to see if it satisfies the
original inequality.

Therefore, the solution set is {x | x 2.75 or x

The graph lies completely above the x-axis. Thus, the

solution set of the inequality is {x | all real numbers}.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

The equation does not have real roots.

The graph should open up because a > 0.

The two numbers divide the number line into three

regions x 2.75, x x Test a
value from each interval to see if it satisfies the
original inequality.
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 No part of the graph lies below the x-axis. Thus, the
Therefore, the
3-4 Quadratic solution set is {x | x
Inequalities 2.75 or x solution set of the inequality is .

First, write the related equation and solve it.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

The equation does not have real roots.

The graph should open up because a > 0.
The two numbers divide the number line into three
regions x x x > 2.72. Test a
value from each interval to see if it satisfies the
original inequality.

Note that, the points x = 0.61 and x = 2.72 are not

No part of the graph lies below the x-axis. Thus, the included in the solution. Therefore, the solution set is
solution set of the inequality is . {x | x < 0.61 or x > 2.72}.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

First, write the related equation and solve it.

Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts

The two numbers divide the number line into three at 5.19 and 0.19. The graph should open down
regions x x x > 2.72. Test a because a < 0.
value from each interval to see if it satisfies the
original inequality.
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 The graph lies below the x-axis left to x 5.19 and
Note that, the points x = 0.61 and x = 2.72 are not right to x x-intercepts are also
included in the solution. Therefore, the solution set is included in the solution. Thus, the solution set of the
{x | x < 0.61Inequalities
3-4 Quadratic or x > 2.72}. inequality is {x | x 5.19 or x

BUSINESS An electronics manufacturer uses the

function P(x) = x( 27.5x + 3520) + 20,000 to model
their monthly profits when selling x thousand digital
audio players.
First, write the related equation and solve it.
a. Graph the quadratic inequality for a monthly profit
of at least $100,000.

b. How many digital audio players must the

manufacturer sell to earn a profit of at least $100,000
in a month?

c. Suppose the manufacturer has an additional

monthly expense of $25,000. Explain how this affects
the graph of the profit function. Then determine how
Sketch the graph of a parabola that has x-intercepts many digital audio players the manufacturer needs to
at 5.19 and 0.19. The graph should open down sell to have at least $100,000 in profits.
because a < 0.

a.
The profit is at least $100,000 if the value of P(x) is
greater than or equal to 100,000. That is,

Graph the inequality on a coordinate plane.

The graph lies below the x-axis left to x 5.19 and

right to x x-intercepts are also
included in the solution. Thus, the solution set of the
inequality is {x | x 5.19 or x

BUSINESS An electronics manufacturer uses the b. The graph lies above the x-axis from x = 30 to x =
function P(x) = x( 27.5x + 3520) + 20,000 to model 98. So, the company should sell 30,000 to 98,000
their monthly profits when selling x thousand digital digital audio players to earn a profit of at least
audio players. $100,000 in a month.
a. Graph the quadratic inequality for a monthly profit c. If the manufacturer has an additional monthly
of at least $100,000. expense of $25,000, the amount 25,000 will be
subtracted from the profit function. So, the graph
b. How many digital audio players must the denoting the inequality will be shifted down 25,000
manufacturer sell to earn a profit of at least $100,000 units. The manufacturer must sell from 47,000 to
in a month? 81,000 digital audio players.

c. Suppose the manufacturer has an additional

monthly expense of $25,000. Explain how this affects UTILITIES A contractor is installing drain pipes for
the graph
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many digital audio players the manufacturer needs to of the pipe is to be 10 inches. The cross sectional
sell to have at least $100,000 in profits. area of the pipe must be at least 35 square inches
 subtracted from the profit function. So, the graph
denoting the inequality will be shifted down 25,000
units. The manufacturer must sell from 47,000 to
81,000 digital
3-4 Quadratic audio players.
Inequalities b. Solve the inequality

UTILITIES A contractor is installing drain pipes for

a shopping center s parking lot. The outer diameter
of the pipe is to be 10 inches. The cross sectional
area of the pipe must be at least 35 square inches
and should not be more than 42 square inches.

a. Graph the quadratic inequalities.

Here, x is a length, it cannot be negative. So, take the
b. What thickness of drain pipe can the contractor positive square root.
use?

That is, the value of x should be between 6.82 and

7.45.

When x is 6.82, the thickness of the pipe will be

When x is 7.45, the thickness of the pipe will be

a. The inner radius is

Therefore, the thickness of the pipe should be
area of the pipe must be at least 35 square inches. between 1.28 in and 1.59 in.
So,

OPEN ENDED Write a quadratic inequality for

each condition.

a. The solution set is all real numbers.

Also,
b. The solution set is the empty set.

Graph the two inequalities on a coordinate plane.

a. Sample answer: to find an inequality with the

solution set of all real numbers, choose one point on
the number line such as -1 to divide the number line
into two intervals. Then the write a related quadratic
equation: (x + 1)(x + 1) = 0. Test values from each
interval to determine the sign of the inequality. When
x = -1, the equation equals 0 so the inequality sign
must be greater than or equal to or less than or

b. Solve the inequality

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 b. Sample answer: to find an inequality with a
solution set of teh empty set, write an inequality that
2
Therefore, the thickness of the pipe should be x 4x + 6
between 1.28
3-4 Quadratic in and 1.59 in.
Inequalities < 0.

OPEN ENDED Write a quadratic inequality for Don and Diego used a graph to
each condition. solve the quadratic inequality x
2
2x 8 > 0. Is
either of them correct? Explain.
a. The solution set is all real numbers.

b. The solution set is the empty set.

a. Sample answer: to find an inequality with the

solution set of all real numbers, choose one point on
the number line such as -1 to divide the number line
into two intervals. Then the write a related quadratic
equation: (x + 1)(x + 1) = 0. Test values from each Don graphed the inequality in two variables, so he is
interval to determine the sign of the inequality. When not correct.
x = -1, the equation equals 0 so the inequality sign
must be greater than or equal to or less than or 2
The inequality is x 2x 8 > 0. So, one should
equal to. When x = -2, the equation equals 1 which 2
is greater than 0. when x = 1, the equation equals 4 consider the region of the graph of y = x 2x 8
2 above the x-axis to find the limits for x. But Diego
x + 2x
has marked the wrong region. So, he is not correct
+1 either.

b. Sample answer: to find an inequality with a

solution set of teh empty set, write an inequality that REASONING Are the boundaries of the solution
2
x 4x + 6 set of
< 0.
boundaries of Explain.

Don and Diego used a graph to

2
solve the quadratic inequality x 2x 8 > 0. Is
either of them correct? Explain. The graphs of the inequalities intersect the x-axis at
the same points. So, both have the same boundaries
for the solution set.

REASONING Determine if the following statement

is sometimes, always, or never true. Explain your
reasoning.

The intersection of
the empty set.
Don graphed the inequality in two variables, so he is
not correct.

2 When a is positive and c is negative, there is no

The inequality is x 2x 8 > 0. So, one should
2 intersection, hence the solution is an empty set and
consider the region of the graph of y = x 2x 8
when a is negative and c is positive there is an
above the x-axis to find the limits for x. But Diego
intersection, and hence the solution is not an empty
has marked the wrong region. So, he is not correct
set. Therefore, the statement is sometimes true.
either.

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CHALLENGE Graph the intersection of the graphs
REASONING Are the boundaries of the solution
of .
set of
 or solid. Then you use test points to determine
The graphs of the inequalities intersect the x-axis at where to shade. One difference is that one related
the same points. So, both have the same boundaries equation is a straight line while the other related
for the solution
3-4 Quadratic set.
Inequalities equation is a curve.

REASONING Determine if the following statement ]GRIDDED RESPONSE You need to seed an
is sometimes, always, or never true. Explain your area that is 80 feet by 40 feet. Each bag of seed can
reasoning. cover 25 square yards of land. How many bags of
seed will you need?
The intersection of
the empty set.
Each yard is equivalent to 3 feet.

When a is positive and c is negative, there is no So,

intersection, hence the solution is an empty set and
when a is negative and c is positive there is an
intersection, and hence the solution is not an empty The area that has to be seeded is
set. Therefore, the statement is sometimes true.

CHALLENGE Graph the intersection of the graphs

of .
Each bag of seed can cover 25 square yards of land.
Divide 355.56 by 25 to find the number of bags
required to seed the area.
Graph the two inequalities on a coordinate plane and
find the intersection.

Therefore, 15 bags of seed is required for the area.

SAT/ACT The product of two integers is between

107 and 116. Which of the following cannot be one
of the integers?

A5

WRITING IN MATH How are the techniques B 10

used when solving quadratic inequalities and
quadratic equations similar? different? C 12

D 15

For both quadratic and linear inequalities, you must E 23

first graph the related equation. You use the
inequality symbol to determine if the line is dashed
or solid. Then you use test points to determine
where to shade. One difference is that one related Identify the number which does not have multiples
equation is a straight line while the other related between 107 and 116.
equation is a curve.
The numbers 5 and 10 have 110 as a multiple, and 12
has 108 as a multiple. But 15 does not have a
]GRIDDED RESPONSE You need to seed an multiple between 107 and 116. So, it cannot be one of
the numbers. Therefore, the correct choice is D.
area that is 80 feet by 40 feet. Each bag of seed can
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cover 25 square yards of land. How many bags of
seed will you need?
PROBABILITY Five students are to be arranged
 There are two choices for the first place, two for the
second, and one choice for the middle position. So,
the total number of arrangements is 4. Therefore, the
Therefore, 15
3-4 Quadratic bags of seed is required for the area.
Inequalities correct choice is G.

SAT/ACT The product of two integers is between

107 and 116. Which of the following cannot be one SHORT RESPONSE Simplify
of the integers?

A5

B 10

C 12

D 15

E 23

Identify the number which does not have multiples

between 107 and 116.
Write an equation in vertex form for each
The numbers 5 and 10 have 110 as a multiple, and 12 parabola.
has 108 as a multiple. But 15 does not have a
multiple between 107 and 116. So, it cannot be one of
the numbers. Therefore, the correct choice is D.

PROBABILITY Five students are to be arranged

side by side with the tallest student in the center and
the two shortest students on the ends. If no two
students are the same height, how many different
arrangements are possible?

F
The vertex of the parabola is at (3, 4), so h = 3 and
k = 4.
G4 Since (5, 4) is a point on the parabola, let x = 5 and y
= 4.
H5 Substitute these values into the vertex form of the
equation and solve for a.
J

There are two choices for the first place, two for the
second, and one choice for the middle position. So,
the total number of arrangements is 4. Therefore, the
correct choice is G.

The equation of the parabola in vertex form is

SHORT RESPONSE Simplify

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 The equation of the parabola in vertex form is

3-4 Quadratic Inequalities

Write an equation in vertex form for each

parabola.

The vertex of the parabola is at ( 2, 1), so h = 2

and k = 1.
Since ( 3, 2) is a point on the parabola, let x = 3
The vertex of the parabola is at (3, 4), so h = 3 and and y = 2.
k = 4. Substitute these values into the vertex form of the
Since (5, 4) is a point on the parabola, let x = 5 and y equation and solve for a.
= 4.
Substitute these values into the vertex form of the
equation and solve for a.

The equation of the parabola in vertex form is

The equation of the parabola in vertex form is

The vertex of the parabola is at ( 4, 3), so h = 4

and k = 3.
Since ( 8, 7) is a point on the parabola, let x = 8 and
y = 7.
Substitute these values into the vertex form of the
The vertex of the parabola is at ( 2, 1), so h = 2 equation and solve for a.
and k = 1.
Since ( 3, 2) is a point on the parabola, let x = 3
and y = 2.
Substitute these values into the vertex form of the
equation and solve for a.

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 The equation of the parabola in vertex form is The equation of the parabola in vertex form is
3-4 Quadratic Inequalities

Complete parts a and b for each quadratic

equation.

a. Find the value of the discriminant.

b. Describe the number and type of roots.

The vertex of the parabola is at ( 4, 3), so h = 4 a. Identify a, b, and c from the equation.
and k = 3.
Since ( 8, 7) is a point on the parabola, let x = 8 and
y = 7. a = 4, b = 7 and c = 3.
Substitute these values into the vertex form of the
equation and solve for a. Substitute the values in and simplify.

b. The discriminant is not a perfect square, so there

are two irrational roots.

The equation of the parabola in vertex form is

Complete parts a and b for each quadratic

equation. a. Write the equation in the form ax2 + bx + c = 0
and identify a, b, and c.
a. Find the value of the discriminant.

b. Describe the number and type of roots.

a = 3, b = 2 and c = 13.

Substitute these values in and simplify.

a. Identify a, b, and c from the equation.

a = 4, b = 7 and c = 3.

Substitute the values in and simplify.

b. The discriminant is a negative, so there are two
complex roots.

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b. The discriminant is not a perfect square, so there

are two irrational roots.
 b. The discriminant is a negative, so there are two
3-4 Quadratic Inequalities
complex roots.

2
a. Write the equation in the form ax + bx + c = 0
and identify a, b, and c.

a = 6, b = 1 and c = 16.

Substitute these values in and simplify.

b. The discriminant is not a perfect square, so there

are two irrational roots.

Use the Distributive Property to find each

product.

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