algebra

 Remember to show all work and use correct notation to earn full credit.

 1.Solve the following quadratic equation for x: 2x 2 5x + 7 = 0 

2. Among all pairs of numbers whose difference is 28, find the pair whose product is minimum. What is the minimum product?

 3. (a)  Solve the following quadratic equation for x: x 2 7x + 10 = 0 (b) (4 points) Use your answer from part (a) to help solve the following quadratic inequality: x 2 7x + 10 0 Sketch a graph of your solution on a horizontal number line. Express your solution using interval notation.

 4. Solve the following radical equation for x: 17 x 3 = x Remember to check your solutions! If there are no solutions, state NO SOLUTIONS. 

5.  Solve the following rational equation for x: 1 x 6 + x x 2 = 4 x 2 8x + 12 Hint: Factor the quadratic denominator. Remember to check your solutions! If there are no solutions, state NO SOLUTIONS.