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\(\frac{-x^3}{1+x}>0\)


We can write another step \(\frac{X^3}{1+x} < 0\)

We also know X^2 will always be positive so the question becomes

Is \(\frac{x}{1+x} < 0\)

I usually have trouble picking numbers any tips for that?

Picking number is not easy in this question...

For example you from 1 know that x is negative.
the left side of the equation will be positive \(1-x+x^2\). The right side could be negative if the denominator is negative (x<-1) so overall you have \(-ve > +ve\) which is false.
But the D can also be positive (-1<x<0) so you are not sure of the answer with the first statement only.
With the second statement the left part will be positive, but once more this is not enough to answer without doubts the question.

When you decide to pick numbers, check always the values -1<x<1 because they usually represent a range in which the equation acts differently compared to "usual" values (2,-2 or 10 for instance).

Hope it helps.
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\(\frac{-x^3}{1+x}>0\)


We can write another step \(\frac{X^3}{1+x} < 0\)

We also know X^2 will always be positive so the question becomes

Is \(\frac{x}{1+x} < 0\)

I usually have trouble picking numbers any tips for that? Test values in different sectors on the time line? ---- -1----0-----1------

Generally I try to test: positive/negative/fractions (-1, 1)/zero/negative and positive extreme values. Of course specific strategy depends on a problem.
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