Problem

Solve the rational inequality x24x25x+60

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Finally, the solution to the inequality x24x25x+60 is the union of the intervals where the value of the rational expression is positive, as well as the points where the expression is zero.

Steps

Step 1 :First, factorize the numerator and denominator: (x2)(x+2)(x2)(x3)0

Step 2 :Next, find the critical points by setting the numerator and denominator equal to zero: Critical points are x=2,2,3

Step 3 :Then, test the intervals (,2), (2,2), (2,3), and (3,) by choosing a test point from each interval and evaluating the sign of (x2)(x+2)(x2)(x3)

Step 4 :For x=3, x=0, x=2.5, and x=4, we get +, -, +, and - respectively.

Step 5 :Finally, the solution to the inequality x24x25x+60 is the union of the intervals where the value of the rational expression is positive, as well as the points where the expression is zero.

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