Polynomial Inequality Homework: Solving without Technology | Remainder Theorem

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The discussion revolves around solving the polynomial inequality 3x^4 + 2x^2 - 4x + 6 ≥ 6x^4 - 5x^3 - 9x + 2 without using technology. The user reformulated the inequality to -3x^4 + 5x^3 + 3x^2 + 5x + 4 ≥ 0 but struggled to find rational roots for factoring. They noted that the roots do not yield nice numbers and expressed uncertainty about the next steps. There was a suggestion that the equation might need correction, specifically regarding the coefficient of x^2. The conversation highlights the challenges of solving polynomial inequalities analytically.
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Homework Statement


solve 3x4+2x2-4x+6≥6x4-5x3-9x+2

Do not use technology (i.e.-graphing calculators)

Homework Equations


Remainder Theorem

The Attempt at a Solution


I set the inequality equal to zero
-3x4+5x3+3x2+5x+4≥0

Checking all the Possible rational roots for a possible factors... none worked... therefore roots not nice numbers. I was hoping to get this factored down and do an interval test and go about it from there but that won't work. Is there a different way to approach this question?
 
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Looks like it should be 2x^2 not 3x^2
 
If you look at -3x^4+2x^2+4>-5x^3-5x

It seems it is only one single interval ?
 
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