How do you solve x236 using a sign chart?

1 Answer
Aug 3, 2016

x(,6][6,)

Explanation:

x236

Let us take the equation first .

x2=36

x=±6

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Check which interval satisfies the inequality x236
In the interval (,6) choose a point say x=-7
x^2=49 so x^2>=36#

In the interval (6,6),x=0,x2=0,x2<36
in the interval (6,),x=7,x^2=49 , x236
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First and 3rd interval satisfies the inequality . we have >=

x(,6][6,)