Chapter 3: Problem 69
Solve each inequality in Exercises \(65-70\) and graph the solution set on a real number line. $$ \frac{x^{2}-x-2}{x^{2}-4 x+3}>0 $$
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Chapter 3: Problem 69
Solve each inequality in Exercises \(65-70\) and graph the solution set on a real number line. $$ \frac{x^{2}-x-2}{x^{2}-4 x+3}>0 $$
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