Solving Inequalities: Cases and Solutions for \frac{3}{|x+1|-1}+\frac{2}{x}<1

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The discussion focuses on solving the inequality \(\frac{3}{|x+1|-1}+\frac{2}{x}<1\) by analyzing two cases based on the value of x. In the first case, where \(x \geq 0\), the solution simplifies to \(x > 5\). In the second case, for \(x < 0\), the inequality leads to \(x^2 + 3x - 4 > 0\), which results in the solution set \(x < -4\) or \(x > 1\). A correction is made regarding the interpretation of the solution set, clarifying that the correct intervals are \(x < -4\) or \(x > 1\). The discussion emphasizes the importance of correctly identifying the solution intervals for inequalities.
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Problem:
\frac{3}{|x+1|-1}+\frac{2}{x}<1

My Solution:
There are 2 cases:
1) x\geq0,\frac{3}{x+1-1}+\frac{2}{x}<1
\frac{3}{x}+\frac{2}{x}<1
And you end up with... x>5.

2) x<0, \frac{3}{-x-1-1}+\frac{2}{x}<1
\frac{3x-2x-4}{-x^{2}-2x}<1
... a few reductions later...
x^{2}+3x-4>0
And the solution set for this case is, -4>x>1

My Question:
Is there something I'm missing or something else I need to do?
 
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"-4 > x> 1" implies -4> 1! x2+ 3x- 4= (x+ 4)(x- 1)> 0 if and only if the two factors are of the same sign. x+4> 0, x- 1> 0 give x> -4 and x> 1 which are both satisfied for x> 1. x+4< 0, x-1< 0 give x< -4, x< 1 which are both satisfied for x< -4.
x2+ 3x- 4> 0 for x< -4 OR x> 1.
 
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