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Chapter 3 of the Math Preparatory Program focuses on solving inequalities involving quadratic functions. It provides methods for determining where a quadratic function is above or below the x-axis using graphical analysis, along with examples and solutions. The chapter concludes with classwork exercises for practice.

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Lecture11_IMP099B_F24

Chapter 3 of the Math Preparatory Program focuses on solving inequalities involving quadratic functions. It provides methods for determining where a quadratic function is above or below the x-axis using graphical analysis, along with examples and solutions. The chapter concludes with classwork exercises for practice.

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College of Integrative Studies

Chapter 3
Math Preparatory Program Linear & Quadratic
Functions
Pre-Calculus
for Business

Fall 2024

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3.5: Inequalities Involving Quadratic Functions

Today’s Quote:

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3.5: Inequalities Involving Quadratic Functions

Learning Objectives
• Solve Inequalities Involving a Quadratic
Function

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3.5: Inequalities Involving Quadratic Functions

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v To solve the inequality ax + bx + c > 0 a ≠ 0
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graph the quadratic function f(x) = ax + bx + c,
and, from the graph, determine where the function
is above the x-axis—that is, where f(x) > 0.
v To solve the inequality ax2 + bx + c < 0 a ≠ 0
graph the quadratic function f(x) = ax2 + bx + c,
and, from the graph, determine where the function
is below the x-axis—that is, where f(x) < 0.
v If the inequality is not strict, include the x-
intercepts, if any, in the solution.
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3.5: Inequalities Involving Quadratic Functions

Example 1:
Solve the inequality x2 – 2x – 15 ≤ 0 and graph the
solution set.

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Solution
Graph the function f(x) = x2 – 2x – 15:

• y-intercept: f(0) = –15


• x-intercepts (if any):
x 2 - 2 x - 15 = 0
( x - 5)( x + 3) = 0
x - 5 = 0 or x + 3 = 0
x = 5 or x = -3
The y-intercept is –15; the x-intercepts are –3 and 5.

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Solution
b -2
The vertex is at x = - =- = 1.
2a 2 (1)
Because f(1) = –16, the
vertex is (1, –16).
The graph is below the
x-axis for –3 < x < 5.
Because the original
inequality is not strict,
the solution includes (1, –16)

the x-intercepts. f(x) = x2 – 2x – 15

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Solution
The solution set is {x| –3 ≤ x ≤ 5} or, using interval
notation, [–3, 5].

The graph of the solution


set is
[ ]
(1, –16)

f(x) = x2 – 2x – 15

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3.5: Inequalities Involving Quadratic Functions

Example 2:
Solve the inequality x2 + x + 2 > 0 and graph the
solution set.

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Solution
The graph of the function f(x) = x2 + x + 2 has y-
intercept 2.

There are no x-intercepts (the discriminant is


negative).

( 1 7
The vertex is - 2 , 4 . )
Since a > 0, the parabola is concaved up and lies
above the x-axis for all real numbers x.

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Solution

So x2 + x + 2 > 0 for all real


numbers. The graph of the
solution set is (–∞, ∞).

( - 12 , 74 )

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3.5: Inequalities Involving Quadratic Functions

Example 3:
Solve the inequality x2 < x + 6 and graph the
solution set.

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Solution
Rearrange the inequality so that 0 is on the right
side.
x2 < x + 6
x2 – x – 6 < 0
This inequality is equivalent to the original
inequality. Next graph the function f(x) = x2 – x – 6 to
find where f(x) < 0.
• y-intercept: f(0) = –6
• x-intercepts (if any):
x2 – x – 6 = 0
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Solution
(x – 3)(x + 2) = 0
x – 3 = 0 or x + 2 = 0
x = 3 or x = –2
The y-intercept is –6; the x-intercepts are –2 and 3.
b -1 1
The vertex is at x = - =- = .
2a 2 (1) 2
Because f(0.5) = –6.25, the vertex is (0.5, –6.25). The
graph is below the x-axis (f(x) < 0) between x = –2
and x = 3.

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Solution
Because the inequality is strict, the solution set
is {x| –2 < x < 3} or using interval notation, (–2, 3).

(–2, 0) (3, 0)

(0.5, –6.25)

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3.5: Inequalities Involving Quadratic Functions

Classwork:
1. Solve each inequality

a. 𝑥 ! − 9 < 0.
b. 25𝑥 ! + 16 < 40𝑥.
c. 6(𝑥 ! − 1) > 5𝑥.

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