Method Three: Solve x2 - 4x + 1 > 0 algebraically
Solve and factor x2 - 4x + 1 = 0

x2 - 4x + 1 = 0                                  Solve by using the quadratic formula

Solve by using the Quadratic Formula
Solve by using the Quadratic Formula

Solve the resulting inequality in factored form
Re-write the single inequality as two separate cases


( + )( + ) > 0     OR     ( - )( - ) > 0



Solution steps

Solution Set
Solution set to the original inequality