3x +3 Solve the inequality R(x) s0, where R(x) = 4, by using the graph of the function. The solution set for R(x) S0 is. (Type your answer in interval notation.)

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### Solving Inequalities Using Graphs

#### Inequality to Solve:
We need to solve the inequality \( R(x) \leq 0 \), where:
\[ R(x) = \frac{3x + 3}{2x^2 + 4} \]

#### Given Function Graph:
The graph of the function \( R(x) = \frac{3x + 3}{2x^2 + 4} \) is displayed below.

#### Graph Analysis:

1. **Axes and Quadrants**:
   - The horizontal axis (x-axis) ranges from approximately -8 to 4.
   - The vertical axis (y-axis) ranges from approximately -6 to 8.

2. **Asymptotes**:
   - Vertical Asymptote: \( x = -2 \). This is represented by a dashed red vertical line at \( x = -2 \).
   - Horizontal Asymptote: \( y = \frac{3}{2} \). This is represented by a dashed red horizontal line at \( y = \frac{3}{2} \).

3. **Graph Behavior**:
   - For \( x \) values less than the vertical asymptote (-2), the curve starts from negative infinity, approaches the vertical asymptote, and then continues increasing without crossing it.
   - For \( x \) values greater than the vertical asymptote (-2), the curve starts from positive infinity and approaches the horizontal asymptote, not crossing it. 

#### Solving the Inequality:

We want to find the values of \( x \) for which \( R(x) \leq 0 \).

- Observing the graph, the function \( R(x) \) is below the x-axis (negative values) when:
  - \( x < -2 \)

#### Solution Set:

The solution set for \( R(x) \leq 0 \) is:
\[ (-\infty, -2) \]

Please express your answer in interval notation.

**Box to input answer**: (Type your answer in interval notation.)
Transcribed Image Text:### Solving Inequalities Using Graphs #### Inequality to Solve: We need to solve the inequality \( R(x) \leq 0 \), where: \[ R(x) = \frac{3x + 3}{2x^2 + 4} \] #### Given Function Graph: The graph of the function \( R(x) = \frac{3x + 3}{2x^2 + 4} \) is displayed below. #### Graph Analysis: 1. **Axes and Quadrants**: - The horizontal axis (x-axis) ranges from approximately -8 to 4. - The vertical axis (y-axis) ranges from approximately -6 to 8. 2. **Asymptotes**: - Vertical Asymptote: \( x = -2 \). This is represented by a dashed red vertical line at \( x = -2 \). - Horizontal Asymptote: \( y = \frac{3}{2} \). This is represented by a dashed red horizontal line at \( y = \frac{3}{2} \). 3. **Graph Behavior**: - For \( x \) values less than the vertical asymptote (-2), the curve starts from negative infinity, approaches the vertical asymptote, and then continues increasing without crossing it. - For \( x \) values greater than the vertical asymptote (-2), the curve starts from positive infinity and approaches the horizontal asymptote, not crossing it. #### Solving the Inequality: We want to find the values of \( x \) for which \( R(x) \leq 0 \). - Observing the graph, the function \( R(x) \) is below the x-axis (negative values) when: - \( x < -2 \) #### Solution Set: The solution set for \( R(x) \leq 0 \) is: \[ (-\infty, -2) \] Please express your answer in interval notation. **Box to input answer**: (Type your answer in interval notation.)
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