Let g(x) = 2x² - 7x + 4. (a) On which interval(s) is g(x) > 0? (b) On which interval(s) is g(x) < 0?

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4. Let g(x) = −2x² - 7x + 4.
(a) On which interval(s) is g(x) > 0?
(b) On which interval(s) is g(x) < 0?
Transcribed Image Text:4. Let g(x) = −2x² - 7x + 4. (a) On which interval(s) is g(x) > 0? (b) On which interval(s) is g(x) < 0?
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Given function:

g left parenthesis x right parenthesis equals negative 2 x squared minus 7 x plus 4

Given function is downward (coefficient of x squared is negative) parabola (quadratic equation represent a parabola).

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