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Rational Exponents

Question 1 • Adv. Algebra II S2 Original

Select the values that are solutions to the inequality x2 + 3x – 4 > 0.

Answer
A
–6
B
–2
C
0
D
5

Explanation

Factor the expression: x² + 3x − 4 = (x + 4)(x − 1). The product is positive when both factors have the same sign, which happens for x < −4 or x > 1. Of the listed values, −6 and 5 satisfy those conditions; −2 and 0 do not.

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