This is from Fitzpatrick 3U page 60.
Find the values of x for which the following inequations are simultaneously satisfied:
x+\frac{1}{|x|}>0 \;$and$\;x^{2}-x-2<0
Full worked solution will be great because this one is a tough one.
Thanks
Hey Seanieg89, i sort of starting to get your explanation but can you show me an example so I can get it? I think i know what you are saying but can you explain using the question i posted up and tell me why my steps are wrong?
I know the answer is no solution but when I mucked around with the equation I got x = 1 (which is wrong).
I just need someone to justify why my steps leading to x =1 is incorrect because all the steps seem fine to me at this point.
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