Solve the inequality algebraically using critical values and test regions.  −5 / (x − 2) ≥ 0 a. Find any critical values b. Use the critical value(s) to break up the number line into test regions to solve the inequality. Give the solution in interval notation.

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Solve the inequality algebraically using critical values and test regions. 

−5 / (x − 2) ≥ 0

a. Find any critical values

b. Use the critical value(s) to break up the number line into test regions to solve the inequality. Give
the solution in interval notation.

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