Chapter 3: Problem 14
Solve each polynomial inequality in Exercises \(1-42\) and graph the solution set on a real number line. Express each solution set in interval notation. $$ 6 x^{2}+x>1 $$
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Chapter 3: Problem 14
Solve each polynomial inequality in Exercises \(1-42\) and graph the solution set on a real number line. Express each solution set in interval notation. $$ 6 x^{2}+x>1 $$
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