Q. Solve for x.x(x+4)>0Write a compound inequality like 1<x<3 or like x<1 or x>3.
Find Critical Points: Find the critical points of x(x+4). x(x+4)=0x=0 or x+4=0x=−4Critical points: 0,−4
Identify Intervals: Identify the intervals using the critical points.−4 and 0 divide the number line into three parts.Intervals: (−∞,−4), (−4,0), (0,∞)
Check Sign (−∞,−4): Check the sign of x(x+4) over (−∞,−4).Sign of x: -Sign of (x+4): -Sign of x(x+4): (−(-) = +\)
Check Sign (−4,0): Check the sign of x(x+4) over (−4,0).Sign of x: -Sign of x+4: +Sign of x(x+4): (−)(+)=−
Check Sign 0,∞):</b>Checkthesignof$x(x+4) over 0,∞.Sign of x: +Sign of x+4: +Sign of x(x+4): +(+)=+
Positive Intervals:x(x+4) is positive over (−∞,−4) and (0,∞).Compound inequality: x < -4 or x > 0