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algebra intermediate

Problem

Solve the inequality
Solution
From the given inequality, either or

The inequality becomes or This is satisfied when

The inequality becomes or If then and so the inequality is not satisfied.

If then and so the inequality is satisfied.

If then and so the inequality is not satisfied.

Thus, the solution is
Final answer
\left( \frac{3}{4}, 1 \right) \cup (1, \infty)