Finally, the solution to the inequality 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:
Step 2 :Next, find the critical points by setting the numerator and denominator equal to zero: Critical points are
Step 3 :Then, test the intervals , , , and by choosing a test point from each interval and evaluating the sign of
Step 4 :For , , , and , we get +, -, +, and - respectively.
Step 5 :Finally, the solution to the inequality 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.