Math Problem Statement

The number line below is correctly represented by which of the following notations?

A.)

{x | x < -2 or x ≥ 6}

B.)

(-∞, -2] ⋃ (6, ∞)

C.)

(-2, 6]

D.)

{x | -2 < x ≤ 6}

Solution

To correctly represent the number line, let's analyze each option based on the intervals it describes:

  • A.) {xx<2 or x6}\{x | x < -2 \text{ or } x \geq 6\}
    This means all numbers less than 2-2 and all numbers greater than or equal to 66. This would be represented as two separate sections on the number line: one going to the left from 2-2, and one starting at 66 and going to the right.

  • B.) (,2](6,)(-\infty, -2] \cup (6, \infty)
    This represents the interval from -\infty to 2-2 (including 2-2) and the interval from just above 66 to \infty. This is similar to option A but uses interval notation.

  • C.) (2,6](-2, 6]
    This represents all numbers between 2-2 (not included) and 66 (included). This would represent a portion of the number line between 2-2 and 66, excluding 2-2 but including 66.

  • D.) {x2<x6}\{x | -2 < x \leq 6\}
    This is the same as option C but expressed in set-builder notation. It includes all numbers greater than 2-2 and less than or equal to 66.

To identify the correct answer, you'd need to match the interval descriptions with the number line provided. Based on the options:

  • If the number line includes values less than 2-2 and values greater than or equal to 66, Option A would be correct.
  • If it shows a gap between 2-2 and 66 (excluding both endpoints), Option B is correct.
  • If it only includes values between 2-2 and 66, including 66 but not 2-2, Option C or D might be correct depending on the exact formulation.

Could you confirm the details of the number line so I can give you the precise answer?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inequalities
Interval Notation
Set-builder Notation

Formulas

Interval notation
Set-builder notation

Theorems

Properties of intervals
Set-builder notation for inequalities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11