Math Problem Statement

The set of real numbers greater than 5 can be written in set-builder notation as {x | x > 5} and in interval notation as (5, ∞).

Solution

The question in the image asks about rewriting the set of real numbers greater than 5 in two ways:

  1. Set-builder notation
  2. Interval notation

Solutions:

  1. Set-builder notation:
    In set-builder notation, the set of all real numbers xx greater than 5 can be written as:
    {xx>5}\{x \mid x > 5\}
    This reads as "the set of all xx such that x>5x > 5."

  2. Interval notation:
    The set of real numbers greater than 5 is represented as:
    (5,)(5, \infty)
    Here:

    • (5,)(5, \infty) means that the set starts from just above 5 (excluding 5) and extends to infinity. Parentheses are used because the boundary (5) is not included.

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the difference between set-builder and interval notations?
  2. How do you represent a set of numbers less than or equal to a specific number in set-builder and interval notations?
  3. How do you write the set of all real numbers in interval notation?
  4. What is the significance of square brackets ([ \ ]) vs. parentheses (\(( )) in interval notation?
  5. Can set-builder notation be used to describe finite sets?

Tip:

Use square brackets ([[ or \]) for intervals when endpoints are included, and parentheses (\(( or ()) when endpoints are excluded.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set-builder notation
Interval notation
Real numbers

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10