Inequality Solver
Solve linear, quadratic and rational inequalities such as x^2-5x+6>0 or (x+2)/(x-1)>0 with a full sign chart and the solution set in interval notation.
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All Algebra & equations tools →Open Inequality Solver and you get an answer straight away, with no account to create. You will find it under Algebra & equations, with Absolute Value Inequality Solver and Absolute Value Equation Solver for the neighbouring cases.
How to use it
- Open the tool — no signup or install needed.
- Enter your input or adjust the available options.
- Get your result instantly, then copy or download it.
Frequently asked questions
What does Inequality Solver do?
Solve linear, quadratic and rational inequalities such as x^2-5x+6>0 or (x+2)/(x-1)>0 with a full sign chart and the solution set in interval notation.
When would I actually use this?
Getting through a problem set: solving for the unknown, factoring an expression, and — more usefully — seeing the steps that got there.
What is the most common mistake?
Losing a solution when both sides are squared or divided by an expression. Squaring can add roots that do not satisfy the original equation, and dividing can remove one — check every answer back in the original.
How is Inequality Solver different from Absolute Value Inequality Solver?
They sit next to each other but answer different questions: Absolute Value Inequality Solver is the one to open when you need it to solve absolute-value inequalities such as |x+3| < 5 or |x−2| > 3 and get the solution as an interval, with AND/OR reasoning explained step by step. Pick whichever matches what you're starting from — both are free.
Is there a tool for the next step?
Absolute Value Equation Solver is the closest one after this: Solve absolute-value equations like |x+3| = 5, 3|x+2| = 12 or |x+1| = |x−3| with step-by-step case analysis and exact solutions.
What else is worth having open alongside it?
Cubic Equation Solver and Exponential Equation Solver — they come up in the same task often enough to be worth a second tab.
Where do the figures come from?
The algebra is symbolic where the expression allows it and numeric otherwise, and the tool says which it used. Exact results are given as fractions or radicals rather than rounded decimals.