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OpenStudy (anonymous):

x^3-4x^2>0 solve algebraically and answer in interval notation

OpenStudy (tkhunny):

Have you considered factoring?

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

1. Look at corresponding equation: x^3 - 4x^2 = 0 Now solve it: x^2(x - 4) = 0 x = 0 or x = 4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but how owuld you get to x-4in the equation

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

2. Plot the solutions to the equation on a number line. There are three intervals: (-inf, 0), (0, 4), (4, inf) Now test a number in each interval to see if it works. If a nunmber works, all numbers in the interval work.

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Test -1, 1, and 5 to find which intervals are part of the solution. |dw:1372372741760:dw|

OpenStudy (anonymous):

alright i understand but i also i have more ? for you

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Start a new post. I'll try to help you.

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