Math Problem Statement

Choose the correct Set-builder form for the following set written in Roster form: {-7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1}

Solution

The problem asks for the correct set-builder form of the set {7,6,5,4,3,2,1}\{-7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1\}.

Analysis:

The set includes all integers from 7-7 to 1-1, inclusive.

Answer Options:

  1. {x:x is an integer and x<1}\{ x : x \text{ is an integer and } x < -1 \}
  2. {x:x is an integer and x>7}\{ x : x \text{ is an integer and } x > -7 \}
  3. {x:x is an integer and 7x1}\{ x : x \text{ is an integer and } -7 \leq x \leq -1 \}
  4. {x:x is an integer and 8<x<0}\{ x : x \text{ is an integer and } -8 < x < 0 \}

Correct Set-Builder Form:

The correct form is the one that defines the set as all integers xx such that 7x1-7 \leq x \leq -1, which is covered by option 3:

{x:x is an integer and 7x1}\{ x : x \text{ is an integer and } -7 \leq x \leq -1 \}

Conclusion:

The correct answer is Option 3.


Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions to expand on this concept:

  1. How can set-builder notation be used to describe an infinite set?
  2. What is the difference between roster form and set-builder notation?
  3. How would you write the set of all positive even integers in set-builder notation?
  4. Can the set {7,6,5,4,3,2,1}\{-7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1\} be described using inequalities other than 7x1-7 \leq x \leq -1?
  5. How would the set-builder notation change if the set was {6,5,4,3}\{-6, -5, -4, -3\} instead?

Tip: When using set-builder notation, always double-check that the inequality or condition accurately represents all and only the elements of the set.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Inequalities
Set-builder Notation

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9