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For what values of x is the following inequality 3x-(2/x)>1 true?



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For what values of x is the following inequality 02 Feb 2004, 17:10
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(1, +inf) U (-2/3, 0)
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For what values of x is the following inequality 02 Feb 2004, 17:46
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x < 2/3 and x > 1
( x - 1) ( x-2/3 ) > 0
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For what values of x is the following inequality 02 Feb 2004, 17:50
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lets assume x = -1, given x < 2/3

3(-1) -2/(-1) = -1, which is not greater than 1
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For what values of x is the following inequality 02 Feb 2004, 19:48
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agree with Zhung Gazi

x E (1,inf) U (-2/3,0)
In this inequality, the cirtical point of 0 is very important.

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For what values of x is the following inequality 02 Feb 2004, 19:53
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3x - (2/x) > 1
(3x^2 - 2)/x > 1
(3x^2 -x -2)/x > 0

(3x+2)(x-1)/x > 0

(3x+2)x(x-1)/ x^2 > 0

(3x+2)x(x-1) > 0



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