To solve the inequality [tex]\( 16z^2 - 25 < 0 \)[/tex], let's proceed step-by-step.
1. Factor the quadratic expression:
Start by rewriting the inequality:
[tex]\[
16z^2 - 25 < 0
\][/tex]
Notice that [tex]\( 16z^2 - 25 \)[/tex] is a difference of squares, which can be factored as follows:
[tex]\[
16z^2 - 25 = (4z - 5)(4z + 5)
\][/tex]
So, the inequality becomes:
[tex]\[
(4z - 5)(4z + 5) < 0
\][/tex]
2. Find the critical points:
The critical points are the values of [tex]\( z \)[/tex] where each factor equals zero:
[tex]\[
4z - 5 = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad z = \frac{5}{4}
\][/tex]
[tex]\[
4z + 5 = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad z = -\frac{5}{4}
\][/tex]
These points divide the number line into three intervals:
[tex]\[
(-\infty, -\frac{5}{4}), \quad (-\frac{5}{4}, \frac{5}{4}), \quad (\frac{5}{4}, \infty)
\][/tex]
3. Test the sign of each interval:
We'll test a point from each interval to determine where our inequality holds true.
- For [tex]\( z \)[/tex] in [tex]\( (-\infty, -\frac{5}{4}) \)[/tex]:
Choose [tex]\( z = -2 \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
(4(-2) - 5)(4(-2) + 5) = (-8 - 5)(-8 + 5) = (-13)(-3) = 39 \quad (\text{positive})
\][/tex]
- For [tex]\( z \)[/tex] in [tex]\( (-\frac{5}{4}, \frac{5}{4}) \)[/tex]:
Choose [tex]\( z = 0 \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
(4(0) - 5)(4(0) + 5) = (-5)(5) = -25 \quad (\text{negative})
\][/tex]
- For [tex]\( z \)[/tex] in [tex]\( (\frac{5}{4}, \infty) \)[/tex]:
Choose [tex]\( z = 2 \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
(4(2) - 5)(4(2) + 5) = (8 - 5)(8 + 5) = (3)(13) = 39 \quad (\text{positive})
\][/tex]
The inequality [tex]\( (4z - 5)(4z + 5) < 0 \)[/tex] holds true in the interval where the product is negative, which is [tex]\( (-\frac{5}{4}, \frac{5}{4}) \)[/tex].
4. Write the solution in interval notation:
The solution set in interval notation is:
[tex]\[
(-\frac{5}{4}, \frac{5}{4})
\][/tex]
Thus, the solution set to the inequality [tex]\( 16z^2 - 25 < 0 \)[/tex] is [tex]\( \boxed{(-\frac{5}{4}, \frac{5}{4})} \)[/tex].
