Finding this set of values for x

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The discussion focuses on solving simultaneous equations, specifically the equations y = -2x + 5 and y = 2x² - 3x - 16 = 0. The correct pairs identified are x = 7/2, y = -2 and x = -3, y = 11. The second part of the problem involves finding the set of values of x that satisfy the inequality 2x² - 3x - 16 > 5 - 2x. Initial steps include determining the critical points by setting the expression equal to zero.

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Solve these simultaneous equations
y = -2x + 5
[tex]y = 2x^{2}-3x -16 = 0[/tex]

I did that and got these pairs (which i checked are right)
x = 7/2, y = -2
x = -3, y = 11

Now the second part of the question is Hence, or otherwise, find the set of values of x which

[tex]y = 2x^{2}-3x -16 = > 5 - 2x[/tex]

I don't know how to go about doing this last bit
 
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Initial steps for your inequality are to find the expression related to zero using the properties/axioms of inequality and find the critical points of x which satisfy the equality of 'expression' = 0.
 

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