To solve the inequality (3x - 1)(81 - 3x) > 0, we can analyze the signs of each factor separately and then determine the intervals where the product is positive.
Let's find the critical points by setting each factor equal to zero: 3x - 1 = 0 => 3x = 1 => x = 1/3 81 - 3x = 0 => 3x = 81 => x = 27
Now, we can test the sign of each factor for different intervals using a number line: Interval 1: (-∞, 1/3)
Choose a number less than 1/3, such as x = 0: Substitute x = 0 into (3x - 1): (3(0) - 1) = -1 So, the factor (3x - 1) is negative for x < 1/3.
Choose a number greater than 1/3, such as x = 0.5: Substitute x = 0.5 into (3x - 1): (3(0.5) - 1) = 0.5 So, the factor (3x - 1) is positive for x > 1/3.
Interval 2: (1/3, 27)
Choose a number less than 1/3, such as x = 0.4: Substitute x = 0.4 into (3x - 1): (3(0.4) - 1) = 0.2 So, the factor (3x - 1) is positive for x > 1/3.
Choose a number greater than 1/3 but less than 27, such as x = 10: Substitute x = 10 into (3x - 1): (3(10) - 1) = 29 So, the factor (3x - 1) is positive for x > 1/3.
Choose a number greater than 27, such as x = 30: Substitute x = 30 into (81 - 3x): (81 - 3(30)) = -69 So, the factor (81 - 3x) is negative for x > 27.
Interval 3: (27, ∞)
- Choose a number less than 27, such as x = 20: Substitute x = 20 into (81 - 3x): (81 - 3(20)) = 21 So, the factor (81 - 3x) is positive for x > 27.
Based on the analysis of the signs of each factor, we can determine the intervals where the expression (3x - 1)(81 - 3x) is positive.
The expression is positive in Interval 2: (1/3, 27) and Interval 3: (27, ∞).
Therefore, the solution to the inequality is: 1/3 < x < 27.
