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Answer: ASet 17: Quadratic Equations
Explanation
Solve:
A.✓ Correct
or
B.
C.
D.
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is correct. Choice A is the correct answer. 1. Roots: and . 2. Region: Since it opens upward and we want , we look for the outside tails. 3. Order: is less than . 4. Solution: Left of smaller root () or right of larger root (). Choice B is incorrect because that is where it is negative. Choice C is incorrect because it misses the left part. Choice D is incorrect because it misses the right part.
Key Steps:
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The correct answer is or
Why others are wrong:
B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
D: Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
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