Solve the polynomial inequality and graph the solution set on a real number line. Express the solution set in interval notation.

[tex]\[ 5x^2 + 13x \ \textless \ 6 \][/tex]

Solve the inequality. What is the solution set? Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.

A. The solution is ___________.
(Simplify your answer. Type your answer in interval notation. Type an exact answer, using radicals as needed. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression.)
B. The solution set is the empty set.



Answer :

To solve the polynomial inequality [tex]\(5x^2 + 13x - 6 < 0\)[/tex], let's work through the problem step by step.

### Step 1: Rewrite the Inequality
First, we start with the given inequality:
[tex]\[ 5x^2 + 13x - 6 < 0 \][/tex]

### Step 2: Factor the Polynomial
Next, we need to find the roots of the polynomial [tex]\( 5x^2 + 13x - 6 = 0 \)[/tex] because these roots will help us determine the intervals for testing the inequality.

The roots are found by solving for [tex]\( x \)[/tex] in the equation:
[tex]\[ 5x^2 + 13x - 6 = 0 \][/tex]

Let's denote the roots by [tex]\( x_1 \)[/tex] and [tex]\( x_2 \)[/tex]. We can use the quadratic formula to solve for [tex]\( x \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a} \][/tex]

Here, [tex]\( a = 5 \)[/tex], [tex]\( b = 13 \)[/tex], and [tex]\( c = -6 \)[/tex].

However, solving this quadratic equation exactly will yield irrational or fractional roots, so we'll use these roots to determine the nature of the solution.

### Step 3: Determine the Intervals
Once we have the roots, let's denote them as [tex]\( x_1 \)[/tex] and [tex]\( x_2 \)[/tex], where [tex]\( x_1 \)[/tex] and [tex]\( x_2 \)[/tex] are the solutions to the quadratic equation. The inequality [tex]\( 5x^2 + 13x - 6 < 0 \)[/tex] holds true within the intervals formed by these roots.

Given the roots [tex]\( x_1 = -3 \)[/tex] and [tex]\( x_2 = \frac{2}{5} \)[/tex], we need to check the sign of the polynomial in the intervals determined by [tex]\( (-\infty, x_1) \)[/tex], [tex]\( (x_1, x_2) \)[/tex], and [tex]\( (x_2, \infty) \)[/tex].

### Step 4: Test the Intervals
We need to test the function [tex]\( 5x^2 + 13x - 6 \)[/tex] within the intervals formed by the roots.

For [tex]\( (-\infty, -3) \)[/tex]:
- Test point [tex]\( x = -4 \)[/tex]
[tex]\[ 5(-4)^2 + 13(-4) - 6 = 80 - 52 - 6 = 22 > 0 \][/tex]
This interval does not satisfy [tex]\( 5x^2 + 13x - 6 < 0 \)[/tex].

For [tex]\( (-3, \frac{2}{5}) \)[/tex]:
- Test point [tex]\( x = 0 \)[/tex]
[tex]\[ 5(0)^2 + 13(0) - 6 = -6 < 0 \][/tex]
This interval satisfies [tex]\( 5x^2 + 13x - 6 < 0 \)[/tex].

For [tex]\( (\frac{2}{5}, \infty) \)[/tex]:
- Test point [tex]\( x = 1 \)[/tex]
[tex]\[ 5(1)^2 + 13(1) - 6 = 5 + 13 - 6 = 12 > 0 \][/tex]
This interval does not satisfy [tex]\( 5x^2 + 13x - 6 < 0 \)[/tex].

### Step 5: Express the Solution in Interval Notation
The polynomial inequality is satisfied in the interval [tex]\( (-3, \frac{2}{5}) \)[/tex].

### Solution Set
Thus, the solution set in interval notation is:
[tex]\[ \boxed{(-3, \frac{2}{5})} \][/tex]

### Graph the Solution Set
To graph the solution set on a real number line, we put open circles on [tex]\( -3 \)[/tex] and [tex]\( \frac{2}{5} \)[/tex] as these endpoints are not included in the solution set, and shade the region between them.

This completes the solution to the inequality [tex]\( 5x^2 + 13x - 6 < 0 \)[/tex].