Solve the Rational Inequality $$\frac { 1 } { x - 5 } > 0$$

question 24

Multiple Choice

Solve the rational inequality. Write the solution set in interval notation.
- $$\frac { 1 } { x - 5 } > 0$$

• A) \(( 5 , \infty )\)
• B) \([ - 5 , \infty ]\)
• C) \(( - \infty , - 5 )\)
• D) \(( - 5 , - \infty )\)

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