JAMB - Mathematics (2000 - No. 16)

Solve the inequality 2 - x > x\(^2\).
x < -2 or x > 1
x > 2 or x< -1
-1 < x < 2
-2 < x < 1

Explanation

2 - x > x\(^2\)

2 - x - x\(^2\) > 0

(x+2)(x-1) < 0

Either (x + 2) > 0 and (x - 1) < 0.

x + 2 > 0 \(\implies\) x > -2.

-2 < x < 1

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