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The expression given in the image is:

\[
\frac{(x^3 - 1)(x^2 - 9)}{(x^2 + 5x + 6)(x + 6)} \leq 0
\]

To solve this inequality, we should:

1. Factorize all polynomials involved.
2. Determine the roots of the numerator and denominator.
3. Use the roots to determine the sign of the expression in different intervals.
4. Analyze where the expression is less than or equal to zero.

### Step 1: Factorize the Polynomials

- **Numerator:**
  - \( x^3 - 1 \) is a difference of cubes: 
    \[
    x^3 - 1 = (x - 1)(x^2 + x + 1)
    \]
  - \( x^2 - 9 \) is a difference of squares:
    \[
    x^2 - 9 = (x - 3)(x + 3)
    \]

  So the numerator becomes:
  \[
  (x - 1)(x^2 + x + 1)(x - 3)(x + 3)
  \]

- **Denominator:**
  - \( x^2 + 5x + 6 \) can be factorized as:
    \[
    x^2 + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3)
    \]
  - The other factor is \( x + 6 \).

  So the denominator becomes:
  \[
  (x + 2)(x + 3)(x + 6)
  \]

### Step 2: Rewrite the Inequality

Substituting the factorizations into the inequality:

\[
\frac{(x - 1)(x^2 + x + 1)(x - 3)(x + 3)}{(x + 2)(x + 3)(x + 6)} \leq 0
\]

### Step 3: Simplify

Notice that the factor \( x + 3 \) appears in both the numerator and denominator, so we can cancel it out (but we must consider that \( x \neq -3 \)):

\[
\frac{(x - 1)(x^2 + x + 1)(x - 3)}{(x + 2)(x + 6)} \leq 0
\]

### Step 4: Determine the Roots

The roots of the expression are the values of \( x \) that make the numerator zero:

- \( x - 1 = 0 \) → \( x = 1 \)
- \( x - 3 = 0 \) → \( x = 3 \)
- The quadratic \( x^2 + x + 1 = 0 \) has complex roots, so these won't contribute real roots.

The roots of the denominator are the values that make the denominator zero (but the expression will be undefined there):

- \( x + 2 = 0 \) → \( x = -2 \)
- \( x + 6 = 0 \) → \( x = -6 \)

### Step 5: Sign Analysis

We now examine the sign of the expression in the intervals determined by the roots \( x = -6, -2, 1, \) and \( 3 \). The intervals to consider are:

- \( (-\infty, -6) \)
- \( (-6, -2) \)
- \( (-2, 1) \)
- \( (1, 3) \)
- \( (3, \infty) \)

For each interval, determine the sign of each factor and thus the overall sign of the expression. 

### Step 6: Write the Final Answer

After the sign analysis, identify where the expression is non-positive (i.e., \( \leq 0 \)).

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### Related Questions:

1. What happens to the expression at the points where the denominator equals zero?
2. How would you solve this inequality if it was strictly less than zero instead of less than or equal to zero?
3. Can you identify situations where \( x^2 + x + 1 \) contributes to the inequality, given that it doesn't have real roots?
4. What does the sign of the expression tell you about the intervals where the inequality holds?
5. How does the cancellation of the common factor \( (x + 3) \) impact the solution of the inequality?

**Tip:** Always remember to consider the points where the denominator is zero separately since the expression is undefined there.

Solve the inequality: (x^3 - 1)(x^2 - 9) / (x^2 + 5x + 6)(x + 6) ≤ 0

Learn how to solve the inequality (x^3 - 1)(x^2 - 9) / (x^2 + 5x + 6)(x + 6) ≤ 0 using polynomial factorization and sign analysis. This problem covers key algebraic concepts and is suitable for students in Grades 10-12.

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