Math Problem Statement

Express the interval in set-builder notation and graph the interval on a number line.

(-2, ∞)

Solution

To express the interval (2,)(-2, \infty) in set-builder notation:

  • The interval (2,)(-2, \infty) describes all real numbers xx that are greater than 2-2, but do not include 2-2 itself.
  • In set-builder notation, this is written as: {xx>2}\{ x \mid x > -2 \}

Graph of the Interval on a Number Line:

  1. Draw a horizontal number line.
  2. Mark the point 2-2 on the number line.
  3. Use an open circle at 2-2 to indicate that 2-2 is not included in the interval.
  4. Shade the number line to the right of 2-2 and continue the shading infinitely to represent all numbers greater than 2-2.

I can also generate a visual representation of this interval on a number line. Would you like me to generate that graph?


Here are 5 related questions you may explore:

  1. How would the notation change if the interval included 2-2?
  2. What is the set-builder notation for the interval [0,)[0, \infty)?
  3. How would you express the interval (,5](-∞, 5] in set-builder notation?
  4. Can you graph the interval (3,7](3, 7] on a number line?
  5. How would you represent the interval [3,3][-3, 3] in set-builder notation?

Tip: Always use open or closed circles on number lines to distinguish between inclusive and exclusive intervals.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inequalities
Set-builder Notation
Intervals

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8