Linear and Quadratic inequalities

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  • If a$$x^{2}$$+bx+c < 0 then a(x-m)(x-n) < 0.
    If a>0 and n>m, then m < x < n
    if a<0 and n>m, then x < m and x > n
  • If a$$x^{2}$$+bx+c > 0 then a(x-m)(x-n) > 0.
    If a>0 and n>m, then x < m and x > n
    if a<0 and n>m, then m < x < n
  • If a$$x^{2}$$+bx+c > 0 but m = n, then the value of x exists for all values, except x is equal to m, i.e., x < m and x > m but x ≠ m
  • If a, x, b are positive, ax > b => x > $$\dfrac{b}{a}$$ and ax < b => x < $$\dfrac{b}{a}$$
Question 1

Given that $$x^{2} - 6x + 5 \leq 0$$, where $$x$$ is an integer. What is the probability that $$|x| \leq 3$$?

Question 2

For how many integral values of x does the inequality $$x^{2} - 20x + 36 < 0$$ hold true?

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