Questions: Use the graph of the function f to solve the inequality.
(a) f(x)>0
(b) f(x) ≤ 0
(a) The solution set for f(x)>0 is .
(Type your answer in interval notation.)
Transcript text: Use the graph of the function f to solve the inequality.
(a) $f(x)>0$
(b) $f(x) \leq 0$
(a) The solution set for $f(x)>0$ is .
$\square$
(Type your answer in interval notation.)
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the regions where f(x) > 0
Examine the graph to determine where the function f(x) is above the x-axis. These are the regions where f(x) > 0.
Step 2: Determine the intervals
From the graph, identify the x-values where the function crosses the x-axis or where it is undefined (vertical asymptotes). The function f(x) > 0 in the intervals:
From \( -\infty \) to \( -3 \) (not including -3)
From \( 2 \) to \( \infty \) (not including 2)
Step 3: Write the solution in interval notation
Combine the intervals where f(x) > 0 into a single expression using interval notation.
Final Answer
The solution set for \( f(x) > 0 \) is \( (-\infty, -3) \cup (2, \infty) \).