If(x2−1)(x+2)(x+1)2(x−2)<0,
then x lies in the interval
A
(-2, -1) ∪ (1, 2)
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B
(-∞, -2) ∪ (2, ∞)
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C
(-2, -1) ∪ (2, ∞)
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D
(-2, -1) ∪ (1, ∞)
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Solution
The correct option is A (-2, -1) ∪ (1, 2) (x2−1)(x+2)(x+1)2(x−2)<0 ⇒(x+1)(x−1)(x+2)(x+1)2(x−2)<0 ⇒(x−1)(x+2)(x+1)3(x−2)<0 ⇒Pivot points=−2,−1,1,2
Now, draw wavy curve for the given condition.
From Wavy Curve, we get −2<x<−1or1<x<2⇒x∈(−2,−1)∪(1,2)
Hence, The correct answer is option (a)