The solution set of the inequality is:
The solution set of the inequality is:
Solution
The fraction is negative when the numerator and denominator have opposite signs.
Finding where the numerator equals zero:
Finding where the denominator equals zero:
The expression is undefined at .
These critical points divide the number line into three regions. Testing each region:
For , test :
Numerator: (negative)
Denominator: (negative)
Fraction: (positive)
For , test :
Numerator: (positive)
Denominator: (negative)
Fraction: (negative)
For , test :
Numerator: (positive)
Denominator: (positive)
Fraction: (positive)
The fraction is negative only when .
At , the fraction equals 0, not negative.
At , the expression is undefined.
Therefore, the solution set is .
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