Question

Solve for x under the assumption that x > 0. Enter your answer in interval notation using grouping symbols.

Answer 1

Starting with x−24/x<10 multiply everything by x. x^2-24<10x Subtract 10x from both sides. x^2-10x-24 < 0 Factor. (x-12)(x+2) < 0 (x+2) is always positive since x > 0, but (x-12) is negative when x is a value between 0 and 12. This negative value for (x-12) satisfies that the left side is less than 0. Thus the solution set for x is (0,12).