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Solving a Quadratic Inequality Graphically

To solve a quadratic inequality graphically, follow a systematic three-step procedure. First, write the quadratic inequality in standard form. Second, graph the corresponding quadratic function f(x)=ax2+bx+cf(x) = ax^2 + bx + c, which forms a parabola. Third, determine the solution directly from the graph by analyzing the parabola's position relative to the xx-axis. If the inequality asks when the expression is less than zero (<0< 0), the solution consists of the xx-values where the parabola is below the xx-axis. Conversely, if the inequality asks when the expression is greater than zero (>0> 0), the solution corresponds to the xx-values where the parabola is above the xx-axis.

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