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OpenStudy (anonymous):

select the values of x that are the solutions for the inequality 0>x^2+5x-2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I know that it is -5- square root 33 /2 and -5+square root 33 /2 but isn't there a couple brackets and a union?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the roots of the equation come to me as (what you've mentioned) now, are you aware of the concept of a number line?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

for the solution to less than zero, my solution must be between these two points.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

|dw:1365393591687:dw| The end points NOT being included.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok I will try to draw what I think it is and perhaps you can tell if I am correct? I am not good at this tho

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I provided you with the solution there. ^ The union thing ought to give you the solution for greater than zero. Now we can go in more simplified detail behind it if you chose.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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