Q. Solve for x.x(x+2)≥0Write a compound inequality like 1<x<3 or like x<1 or x>3.
Find Zeros: Find the zeros of x(x+2). x(x+2)=0x=0 or x+2=0x=0 or x=−2Critical points: 0,−2
Determine Intervals: Determine the intervals using the critical points.Intervals: (−∞,−2), (−2,0), (0,∞)
Test Interval (−∞,−2): Test the interval (−∞,−2) to see if x(x+2) is positive or negative.Choose x=−3: (−3)(−3+2)=(−3)(−1)=3 , which is positive.
Test Interval (−2,0): Test the interval (−2,0) to see if x(x+2) is positive or negative.Choose x=−1: (−1)(−1+2)=(−1)(1)=−1 , which is negative.
Test Interval 0,∞):</b>Testtheinterval$0,∞)toseeif$x(x+2) is positive or negative.Choose x=1: 1)(1+2)=(1)(3)=3, which is positive.
Combine Intervals: Combine the intervals where x(x+2) is positive or zero.x(x+2) is greater than or equal to 0 for x in (−∞,−2] and [0,∞).Compound inequality: x≤−2 or x≥0