We are asked to solve the inequality $x^2 - 5x + 6 < 0$. Also, given a graph, we need to determine (a) the range of the function, (b) the zeros of the function, (c) the y-intercept, (d) the equation of the axis of symmetry, and (e) the variation of the function.
AlgebraQuadratic InequalitiesFactoringGraphingParabolaRangeZerosY-interceptAxis of SymmetryFunction Analysis
2025/8/6
1. Problem Description
We are asked to solve the inequality . Also, given a graph, we need to determine (a) the range of the function, (b) the zeros of the function, (c) the y-intercept, (d) the equation of the axis of symmetry, and (e) the variation of the function.
2. Solution Steps
First, let's solve the inequality .
We can factor the quadratic expression:
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So we want to find the values of for which .
We can analyze the sign of the expression by considering the intervals determined by the roots and .
If , then and , so .
If , then and , so .
If , then and , so .
Therefore, the solution to the inequality is .
Now let's analyze the graph:
a) The range (contradomínio) of the function is the set of all possible -values. From the graph, the maximum -value is approximately . The graph extends downwards indefinitely. So the range is .
b) The zeros of the function are the -values where the graph intersects the -axis. From the graph, the zeros are approximately and .
c) The y-intercept (ordenada na origem) is the -value where the graph intersects the -axis. From the graph, the y-intercept is approximately .
d) The equation of the axis of symmetry is a vertical line that passes through the vertex of the parabola. The vertex appears to be at . So the equation of the axis of symmetry is .
e) The variation of the function describes how the -value changes as increases.
The function is increasing for and decreasing for .
3. Final Answer
Solution to the inequality:
Analysis of the graph:
a) Range:
b) Zeros: and
c) Y-intercept:
d) Axis of symmetry:
e) Increasing for , decreasing for