Find all value of x where 5 - x^2 < 8

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In summary, the solution set for the inequality 5 - x^2 < 8 is all real numbers, as x2 is always greater than any negative number and therefore x can be any real number.
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Find all value of x where 5 - x^2 < 8

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The Attempt at a Solution



[tex] -x^2 < 3 \Rightarrow x^2 > -3 \Rightarrow x > \sqrt{-3} [/tex]

But I can't square root a negative number?
 
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zeion said:

Homework Statement



Find all value of x where 5 - x^2 < 8

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



[tex] -x^2 < 3 \Rightarrow x^2 > -3 \Rightarrow x > \sqrt{-3} [/tex]

But I can't square root a negative number?
x2 > -3 for all real numbers.
 
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Mark44 said:
x2 > -3 for all real numbers.

So does that mean x is the set of all real numbers? Because any real number squared is positive.
 
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Yes, the solution set is all real numbers. Something to remember: If you ever get an equation where x2 > some negative number, the inequality is true for all real numbers.
 

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1. What is the equation being solved in this problem?

The equation being solved is 5 - x^2 < 8.

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