Solving Quadratic Inequalities

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A Quadratic Equation (in Standard Form) looks like:

The above is an equation (=) but sometimes we need to solve inequalities like these:

Solving inequalities is very like solving equations ... we do most of the same things.

So this is what we do:

  • find the "=0" points
  • greater than zero (>0), or
  • less than zero (<0)
  • then pick a test value to find out which it is (>0 or <0)

Here is an example:

Example: x 2 − x − 6 < 0

x 2 − x − 6 has these simple factors (what luck!):

(x+2)(x−3) < 0

Firstly , let us find where it is equal to zero:

(x+2)(x−3) = 0

It is equal to zero when x = −2 or x = +3 because when x = −2, then (x+2) is zero or when x = +3, then (x−3) is zero

So between −2 and +3, the function will either be

  • always greater than zero, or
  • always less than zero

We don't know which ... yet!

Let's pick a value in-between (say x=0) and test it:

So between x=−2 and x=+3, the function is less than zero.

And that is the region we want, so...

x 2 − x − 6 < 0 in the interval (−2, 3)

Note: x 2 − x − 6 > 0   in the interval (−∞,−2) and (3, +∞)

Also try the Inequality Grapher .

What If It Doesn't Go Through Zero?

A "real world" example, a stuntman will jump off a 20 m building. a high-speed camera is ready to film him between 15 m and 10 m above the ground..

When should the camera film him?

We can use this formula for distance and time:

d = 20 − 5t 2

  • d = distance above ground (m), and
  • t = time from jump (seconds)

(Note: if you are curious about the formula, it is simplified from d = d 0 + v 0 t + ½a 0 t 2 , where d 0 =20 , v 0 =0 , and a 0 =−9.81 the acceleration due to gravity.)

OK, let's go.

First , let us sketch the question:

The distance we want is from 10 m to 15 m :

10 < d < 15

And we know the formula for d :

10 < 20 − 5t 2 < 15

Now let's solve it!

First, let's subtract 20 from both sides:

−10 < −5t 2 <−5

 Now multiply both sides by −(1/5). But because we are multiplying by a negative number, the inequalities will change direction ... read Solving Inequalities to see why.

2 > t 2 > 1

To be neat, the smaller number should be on the left, and the larger on the right. So let's swap them over (and make sure the inequalities still point correctly):

1 < t 2 < 2

 Lastly, we can safely take square roots, since all values are greater then zero:

√1 < t < √2

We can tell the film crew:

"Film from 1.0 to 1.4 seconds after jumping"

Higher Than Quadratic

The same ideas can help us solve more complicated inequalities:

Example: x 3 + 4 ≥ 3x 2 + x

First, let's put it in standard form:

x 3 − 3x 2 − x + 4 ≥ 0

This is a cubic equation (the highest exponent is a cube, i.e. x 3 ), and is hard to solve, so let us graph it instead:

The zero points are approximately :

And from the graph we can see the intervals where it is greater than (or equal to) zero:

  • From −1.1 to 1.3, and
  • From 2.9 on

In interval notation we can write:

Approximately: [−1.1, 1.3] U [2.9, +∞)

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Supercharge your high school students' solving skills with our printable quadratic inequalities worksheets. Represent the inequality as an equation, moving the terms to one side and equating it to zero, factor the equation and find the zeros to obtain break points or critical points, graph them on a number line, and determine the interval. Solving quadratic inequalities algebraically, graphically, and completing the table of signs, graphing the parabola and shading the solution region based on the inequality are the exercises presented in these pdfs. You now have the chance to test your skills with our free quadratic inequalities worksheets.

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Solving Quadratic Inequalities Algebraically | Level 1

Solving Quadratic Inequalities Algebraically | Level 1

With either -1 or 1 as leading coefficients and integer break points, these printable quadratic inequalities worksheets get high school students transforming quadratic inequalities into quadratic equations and factoring them to solve the inequality.

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Solving Quadratic Inequalities Algebraically | Level 2

Triumph in solving quadratic inequalities whose leading coefficients are integers by finding the factors, equating them to zero, determining their roots, and finding the solution range in this compilation of quadratic inequalities worksheet pdfs.

Solving Quadratic Inequalities Algebraically | Level 3

Solving Quadratic Inequalities Algebraically | Level 3

Instruct high school students to express the quadratic inequalities in standard form by moving the expressions on one side and equating to 0, factor them, determine their roots, to find the critical point and figure out the solution interval.

Solving Quadratic Inequalities | Table Method

Solving Quadratic Inequalities | Table Method

Factor the quadratic inequalities and list out the intervals in the table of signs. Take a test value from each interval and apply on both the factors. Complete the table with the resultant plus or minus sign. Select the solution range that satisfies the inequality.

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Graphing and Solving Inequalities

Check if the quadratic inequality is inclusive or strict. Graph the parabola y = f(x) for the quadratic inequality f(x) ≤ 0 or f(x) ≥ 0. Find the vertex and identify the values of x for which the part of the parabola will either be negative or positive depending on the inequalities.

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Graphing Quadratic Inequalities

High school students plot x-intercepts, figure out the axis of symmetry and the vertex of the parabola, determine the direction, and illustrate the inequality using dotted or solid lines. Shade the parabola below or above the x-axis, inside or outside the parabola based on the solution.

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A quadratic inequality is an expression that involves a quadratic trinomial (so a polynomial of degree 2 ), which we compare to some other expression, most often to number zero. For instance:

ax² + bx + c > 0

Of course, other inequality signs ≥ , ≤ , or < are also possible.

🙋 To learn more about various aspects of quadratic equations, make sure to visit our factoring trinomials calculator .

To solve a quadratic inequality ax² + bx + c > d :

  • Draw the line y = d .
  • Determine the points where the parabola ax² + bx + c crosses/touches this line. To find them, solve ax² + bx + (c - d) = 0 . If there's no solution, your parabola is entirely above or below the line.
  • The arms go upwards if a > 0 .
  • The arms go downwards if a < 0 .
  • Because our inequality features the > sign, we check where the parabola is strictly above the line .

Nothing can be easier than using Omni's graphing quadratic inequalities calculator! Here's a brief instruction:

  • Input the coefficients of your quadratic inequality into their fields.
  • Make sure to adjust the inequality sign to your needs.
  • The results appear immediately at the bottom of our graphing quadratic inequalities calculator!
  • Our tool gives the results in terms of a graph and also as an interval .
  • You may use our inequality to interval notation calculator to rewrite the solution as inequalities .

You see? As promised, with our tool bookmarked, you'll never again struggle with the question of how to graph quadratic inequalities!

In this final section, we include some examples of graphing solutions to quadratic inequalities so that you can verify if you already understand perfectly well how to graph quadratic inequalities.

Let's discuss how to graph the quadratic inequality -x² + 3x - 2 ≥ 0 .

First, we draw the line y = 0 . Obviously, it coincides with the horizontal axis. Let's move on to the parabola. Since a = -1 , we see the parabola will have its arms pointing downwards. We need to solve

-x² + 3x - 2 = 0 ,

to determine where it crosses the horizontal axis. Using one of the many methods of solving quadratic equations, we find that x = 1 or x = 2 .

Since we have the ≥ sign, we're interested in points where the parabola is above or precisely at the axis. It is now easy to conclude that our inequality is satisfied when 1 ≤ x ≤ 2 , or, in interval notation, x ∊ [1, 2] .

Plot of a quadratic inequality

Let's graph the quadratic inequality:

x² + 2x + 3 > 2

As before, we draw the horizontal line corresponding to the right-hand side of our inequality: y = 2 . We see that we have a > 0 in our quadratic trinomial, so the arms will go upward. To determine precisely where the parabola crosses the line, we need to solve the equation:

x² + 2x + 3 = 2 .

Adding -2 to both sides, we get:

x² + 2x + 1 = 0

We recognize a perfect square trinomial! We can further transform it via the short multiplication formula to:

(x + 1)² = 0

And, finally, we get:

Therefore, the parabola does not cross the line but touches it (and gently!) at x = -1 . Since we deal with the inequality

x² + 2x + 3 > 2 ,

we're looking for arguments where the parabola is strictly above the line. Hence, our inequality is satisfied for each argument x apart from the one where the parabola touches the line, so for x ∊ ℝ \ {-1} .

Plot of a quadratic inequality

Finally, we discuss how to solve 2x² + 3x + 4 < 1 by graphing.

First, of course, we draw the horizontal line y = 1 . Next, we solve

2x² + 3x + 4 = 1 .

So, adding -1 to both sides, we get:

2x² + 3x + 3 = 0 .

We start applying the quadratic formula:

Δ = 3² - 4 × 3 × 3 = 9 - 12 = -3 .

Since the discriminant Δ is negative, we know the equation in question has no (real) solutions, and so our parabola does not cross/touch the horizontal line. Since this parabola points upwards ( a = 2 ), it follows that it lies entirely above the line. And our inequality asks for points where the parabola is strictly below the line ('<' sign). We conclude that there are no solutions: x ∊ ∅ .

Plot of a quadratic inequality

You can use the graphing quadratic inequalities calculator to go through all of these examples, as well as generate your own. Remember that practice makes perfect!

How do I graph solutions to quadratic inequalities?

You can graph solutions to quadratic inequalities as intervals or unions of (at most two) intervals on the number line. This method is very similar to graphing absolute value inequalities. However, to precisely find the boundary points of the intervals, you will have to solve a quadratic equation, using, e.g., the quadratic formula.

How do I graph the system of quadratic inequalities?

To graph the system of quadratic inequalities, you need to carefully graph these inequalities one-by-one on a common plot, and then find all the arguments where all the inequalities are satisfied.

How do I solve x² < 1 by graphing?

  • Draw the parabola y = x² : it touches the horizontal axis at x = 0 , and its arms go upwards.
  • Draw the horizontal line y = 1 .
  • Find where the parabola is strictly below the line: for -1 < x < 1 .
  • That's it! Your inequality holds for x ∊ (-1, 1) , and you solved it by graphing!

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  • 4.3 Rational Functions
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  • 5.1 Composition of Functions
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  • 5.3 Introduction to Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

At the end of this section students will be able to:

  • Determine the general and standard form of a quadratic function
  • Graph a quadratic function using its vertex and x-and y-intercepts
  • Graph a quadratic function using transformation techniques
  • Solve applications using quadratic functions
  • Solve quadratic inequalities

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2.3 Quadratic Functions

Stitz-Zeager College Algebra  - pages  188-199

2.4 Inequalities with Absolute Value and Quadratic Functions    

Stitz-Zeager College Algebra  - pages  208-217

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Stitz-Zeager College Algebra  - pages 200-201

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Quadratic Inequalities

Stitz-Zeager College Algebra  - pages 220

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Graphs of Quadratic Functions  (tutorial):  West Texas A&M University Virtual Math Lab (College Algebra Tutorial 34)

Quadratic Inequalities (tutorial):  West Texas A&M University Virtual Math Lab (College Algebra Tutorial 23A)

Find the Standard Form (Vertex Form) and the Vertex of a Quadratic Function:

Graphing a Parabola Using its Vertex and x-intercepts:

Graphing Quadratic Functions Using Transformations Techniques:

Solving Quadratic Inequalities: 

Solving Applications of Quadratic Functions: 

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We've seen linear and exponential functions, and now we're ready for quadratic functions. We'll explore how these functions and the parabolas they produce can be used to solve real-world problems.

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More on completing the square

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Strategizing to solve quadratic equations

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Quadratic standard form

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Comparing quadratic functions

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Transforming quadratic functions

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By the end of this chapter, the student should be able to

  • Solve quadratics by the square root property, completing the square, and using the quadratic formula
  • Graph a quadratic function by using properties or transformations
  • Solve quadratic inequalities by graphing, or algebraically
  • Find the extreme value of a quadratic function
  • Solve applications and functions using quadratic functions

We might recognize a quadratic equation from the factoring chapter as a trinomial equation . Although, it may seem that they are the same, they aren’t the same. Trinomial equations are equations with any three terms. These terms can be any three terms where the degree of each term can vary. On the other hand, quadratic equations are equations with specific degrees on each term.

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  1. Quadratic inequalities: graphical approach (video)

    Video transcript. Welcome to the presentation on quadratic inequalities. Before we get to quadratic inequalities, let's just start graphing some functions and interpret them and then we'll slowly move to the inequalities. Let's say I had f of x is equal to x squared plus x minus 6.

  2. 9.9: Solve Quadratic Inequalities

    Example 9.9.1: How to Solve a Quadratic Inequality Graphically. Solve x2 − 6x + 8 < 0 graphically. Write the solution in interval notation. Solution: Step 1: Write the quadratic inequality in standard form. The inequality is in standard form. x2 − 6x + 8 < 0. Step 2: Graph the function f(x) = ax2 + bx + c using properties or transformations.

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    Steps to solving quadratic inequalities. Step 1. Rewrite the inequality so that ax2 + bx + c a x 2 + b x + c is on one side and zero is on the other. Step 2. Determine where the inequality is zero using any method appropriate. Step 3. Use the x x -values obtained in the previous step to label on a number line. Step 4.

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    Graphing and Solving Inequalities. Check if the quadratic inequality is inclusive or strict. Graph the parabola y = f(x) for the quadratic inequality f(x) ≤ 0 or f(x) ≥ 0. Find the vertex and identify the values of x for which the part of the parabola will either be negative or positive depending on the inequalities. Download the set

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    Solving Quadratic Inequalities. To solve a quadratic inequality, follow these steps: Solve the inequality as though it were an equation. The real solutions to the equation become boundary points for the solution to the inequality. Make the boundary points solid circles if the original inequality includes equality; otherwise, make the boundary ...

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    You can use a similar procedure to graph quadratic inequalities in two variables. Graphing a Quadratic Inequality in Two Variables. Graph y< −x2− 2x− 1. SOLUTION. Step 1 Graph y= −x2− 2x− 1. Because the inequality symbol is < , make the parabola dashed. Step 2 Test a point inside the parabola, such as (0, −3).

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    152 Chapter 3 Quadratic Equations and Complex Numbers Solving Quadratic Inequalities in One Variable A quadratic inequality in one variable, x, can be written in one of the following forms, where a, b, and c are real numbers and a ≠ 0. ax2 + bx + c < 0 ax2 + bx + c > 0 ax2 + bx + c ≤ 0 ax2 + bx + c ≥ 0 You can solve quadratic inequalities using algebraic methods or graphs.

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    Quadratic Functions. Stitz-Zeager College Algebra - pages 200-201. Answers to practice exercises can be found on pages 203-207. Quadratic Inequalities. Stitz-Zeager College Algebra - pages 220. Answers to practice exercises can be found on page 222.

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    Solve by completing the square: Non-integer solutions. Worked example: completing the square (leading coefficient ≠ 1) Solving quadratics by completing the square: no solution. Proof of the quadratic formula. Solving quadratics by completing the square. Completing the square review. Quadratic formula proof review.

  15. 5.2: Quadratic inequalities

    Steps to solving quadratic inequalities. Step 1. Rewrite the inequality so that ax2 + bx + c a x 2 + b x + c is on one side and zero is on the other. Step 2. Determine where the inequality is zero using any method appropriate. Step 3. Use the x x -values obtained in the previous step to label on a number line. Step 4.

  16. PDF Math 2200 9.2 Quadratic Inequalities in One Variable

    Quadratic Inequalities in one variable can have one of the four following forms: 2 𝑥+ 𝑥+ <0 𝑥2+ 𝑥+ Q0 2 𝑥+ 𝑥+ >0 𝑥2+ 𝑥+ R0 Quadratic Inequalities can be solved graphically or algebraically. The solution to a quadratic inequality in one variable can have no values, one value or an infinite number of values.

  17. 9.9E: Exercises

    Explain critical points and how they are used to solve quadratic inequalities algebraically. Solve \(x^{2}+2x≥8\) both graphically and algebraically. Which method do you prefer, and why? Describe the steps needed to solve a quadratic inequality graphically. Describe the steps needed to solve a quadratic inequality algebraically. Answer. 1.

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  20. 11: Quadratic Equations and Applications

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