Use Algebraic And/or Graphical Methods to Solve the Inequality $$( x + 1 ) ( x - 3 ) ( x - 8 ) > 0$$

question 145

Multiple Choice

Use algebraic and/or graphical methods to solve the inequality.
- $$( x + 1 ) ( x - 3 ) ( x - 8 ) > 0$$

• A) \(x < - 1\) or \(3 < x < 8\)
• B) \(x > 8\)
• C) \(- 1 < x < 3\) or \(x > 8\)
• D) \(x < 3\)

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