Factor Quadratic Expression: Factor the quadratic expression. x2−36=(x−6)(x+6)
Set Inequality: Set the inequality with the factored form.(x−6)(x+6)>0
Determine Critical Points: Determine the critical points where the expression equals zero.x−6=0→x=6x+6=0→x=−6
Analyze Sign of Product: Analyze the sign of the product in each interval divided by the critical points: (−∞,−6), (−6,6), and (6,∞). Test x=−7 in (−∞,−6): (−7−6)(−7+6)=(−13)(−1)=13>0 Test x=0 in (−6,6): (0−6)(0+6)=(−6)(6)=−36<0 Test x=7 in (6,∞): (−6,6)1
Write Solution: Write the solution based on the sign analysis.The expression (x−6)(x+6)>0 when x<−6 or x>6.
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