1. 1 5.4 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities In this section, we will study the following topics: Solving polynomial inequalities Solving rational inequalities

2. 2 Examples Of Polynomial And Rational Inequalities Polynomial InequalitiesRational Inequalities

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4. If the inequality symbol is ≤ or ≥, include the solutions of f(x)=0 in the solution set. We will use interval notation to indicate the solution to these inequalities. NOTE:

6. continued Thus, the solution set is ____________________________________. Graph of solution set:

7. 7 The Related Graph

9. Solve the inequality, and graph the solution set.

10. continued Thus, the solution set is ____________________________________. Graph of solution set:

11. 11 The Related Graph

13. and at which f is undefined.

14. continued Thus, the solution set is ____________________________________. Graph of solution set:

15. 15 The Related Graph

17. Write the expression on left as a single fraction. and at which f is undefined.

18. continued Thus, the solution set is ____________________________________. Graph of solution set:

19. 19 The Related Graph

20. 20 End of Section 5.4