The problem
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(×+3)(×-4)<7
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In order to solve this inequality we need to graph:
y = (×+3)(×-4) - 7
and see for what values of 'x' the graph for 'y' goes below the x-axis:
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We will find the zeros by solving:
(×+3)(×-4) - 7 = 0
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x1 = 4.89 approximately
x2 = -3.89 approximately
So, the solution for the inequality '(×+3)(×-4)<7' is the interval (-3.89, 4.89).