Secant substitution in a rational inequality

Secant substitution in a rational inequality

Junior College 2
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  1. Solve the inequality \[\frac{(x-2)(x+1)}{x-1}\geq0.\][3]
  2. Hence solve, in exact form, \[\frac{(\sec\theta-2)(\sec\theta+1)}{\sec\theta-1}\geq0,\qquad 0\leq\theta\leq2\pi,\] where \(\sec\theta\) is defined.[3]

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Answer:(i) \(x\in[-1,1)\cup[2,\infty)\) (ii) \(\theta\in\left[\frac{\pi}{3},\frac{\pi}{2}\right)\cup\{\pi\}\cup\left(\frac{3\pi}{2},\frac{5\pi}{3}\right]\)

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