5. Solving Polynomial Inequalities Flashcards

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To solve polynomial inequalities, transform the inequality so that one side is zero; then solve the corresponding equation.

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Because of the continuity of polynomials, these solutions are the only points where the sign of the polynomial can change.

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The graph “kisses” the x-axis where…

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a zero has an even multiplicity.

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