The inequality is .
As the symbol is and , the solution lies above the -axis.
The related function is .
Solve the equation.
(Related function)
(Add to each side)
(Quadratic formula)
(Substitute and )
(Multiply)
(Simplify)
or (Write into two equations)
or (Simplify)
Graph:
Graph the parabola and the -intercepts at and .
Observe the graph:
The graph lies below the -axis between and .
The solution set of the inequality is .
Solution set is .
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