Use the critical value method to solve the rational inequality. Write the solution set in interval notation. (x - 9) / (x + 8) ≥ 5
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Setting the numerator equal to zero, we have: x - 9 = 0 Solving for x, we get: x = 9 So the critical value is x = 9. Show more…
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