Let a, b, and c represent positive real numbers, where a 0. c. Solve f(x) < 0.

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Let a, b, and c represent positive real numbers, where a <b < c, and let f(x) = (x – a)2(b – x)(x – c)3.
a. Complete the sign chart.
Sign of (x – a)²:
Sign of (b – x):
Sign of (x – c)³:
Sign of (x – a)²(b – x)(x – c)³:
b. Solve f(x) > 0.
c. Solve f(x) < 0.
Transcribed Image Text:Let a, b, and c represent positive real numbers, where a <b < c, and let f(x) = (x – a)2(b – x)(x – c)3. a. Complete the sign chart. Sign of (x – a)²: Sign of (b – x): Sign of (x – c)³: Sign of (x – a)²(b – x)(x – c)³: b. Solve f(x) > 0. c. Solve f(x) < 0.
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