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Procedure for Solving Rational Inequalities

To solve a rational inequality, follow a systematic procedure. First, rewrite the inequality so that there is only one quotient on the left side and 00 on the right. Next, determine the zero partition numbers—the values that make the rational expression zero or undefined—and use them to divide the number line into distinct intervals. Then, evaluate the factors of the numerator and denominator to find the quotient's sign in each interval, which identifies the intervals containing all the solutions to the rational inequality. Finally, write the complete solution using interval notation, being careful to determine whether the endpoints are included.

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