Which inequality has solution set (-∞, ∞)? A. (x-3)2≥0 B. (5x-6)2≤0 C. (6x+4)2\u003e0 D. (8x+7)2\u003c0

Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities

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Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities

Problem 55

Chapter 2, Problem 55

Which inequality has solution set (-∞, ∞)?
A. (x-3)²≥0
B. (5x-6)²≤0
C. (6x+4)²>0
D. (8x+7)²<0

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Recall that for any real number expression squared, such as \(a^2\), the value is always greater than or equal to zero, i.e., \(a^2 \geq 0\) for all real \(a\).

Analyze each inequality option to determine the set of \(x\) values that satisfy it:

Option A: \((x-3)^2 \geq 0\) means the square of \((x-3)\) is greater than or equal to zero. Since squares are never negative, this inequality holds for all real \(x\).

Option B: \((5x-6)^2 \leq 0\) means the square of \((5x-6)\) is less than or equal to zero. Since squares are always nonnegative, the only way this is true is when \((5x-6)^2 = 0\), which happens at a single value of \(x\).

Options C and D involve strict inequalities with squares: \((6x+4)^2 > 0\) and \((8x+7)^2 < 0\). Since squares are never negative, \((8x+7)^2 < 0\) has no solution, and \((6x+4)^2 > 0\) is true for all \(x\) except where the expression inside the square is zero.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Properties of Squares of Real Numbers

The square of any real number is always non-negative, meaning it is either zero or positive. This property is fundamental when analyzing inequalities involving squared expressions, as it restricts the possible values the expression can take.

Solving Inequalities Involving Squares

Inequalities with squared terms often require understanding when the expression equals zero or is positive/negative. Since squares are never negative, inequalities like (expression) < 0 have no real solutions, while (expression) ≥ 0 are true for all real numbers.

Solution Sets and Interval Notation

The solution set of an inequality is the set of all values that satisfy it, often expressed in interval notation. For example, (-∞, ∞) means all real numbers satisfy the inequality, which occurs when the inequality is always true regardless of x.

Which inequality has solution set (-∞, ∞)? A. (x-3)2≥0 B. (5x-6)2≤0 C. (6x+4)2>0 D. (8x+7)2<0