Q. Solve for x.(x−1)(x−2)<0Write a compound inequality like 1<x<3 or like x<1 or x>3.______
Find Zeros: Find the zeros of the quadratic expression.(x−1)=0 gives x=1.(x−2)=0 gives x=2.Critical points: 1, 2.
Determine Intervals: Determine the intervals to test around the critical points.Intervals: (−∞,1), (1,2), (2,∞).
Test Interval (−∞,1): Test the interval (−∞,1) by picking a number less than 1, say x=0.(0−1)(0−2)=(1)(2)=2, which is > 0.
Test Interval 1,2)</b>Testtheinterval$1,2)bypickinganumberbetween$1 and 2, say x=1.5.(1.5−1)(1.5−2)=(0.5)(−0.5)=−0.25, which is < 0.
Test Interval 2,∞):</b>Testtheinterval$2,∞)bypickinganumbergreaterthan$2, say x=3.(3−1)(3−2)=(2)(1)=2, which is < 0.
Combine Intervals: Combine the intervals where the product is less than 0. The product is less than 0 in the interval (1,2). Compound inequality: 1 < x < 2.