Math Problem Statement

Express the following interval in set-builder notation and graph the interval on a number line: [0, 9]

Solution

To solve this problem, let's first express the interval [0,9][0, 9] in set-builder notation.

Set-Builder Notation

The interval [0,9][0, 9] includes all real numbers xx such that xx is greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 9. In set-builder notation, this is written as:

{x0x9}\{ x \mid 0 \leq x \leq 9 \}

Graphing on a Number Line

To graph the interval [0,9][0, 9] on a number line:

  1. Draw a horizontal line representing the number line.
  2. Mark the points at 0 and 9 on this line.
  3. Draw solid circles (or closed dots) at both 0 and 9 to indicate that these points are included in the interval.
  4. Shade the line segment between 0 and 9 to show all the numbers that are included in this interval.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions for further practice:

  1. How would you express the interval (2,7](2, 7] in set-builder notation?
  2. What is the set-builder notation for the interval [4,0)[-4, 0)?
  3. How do you represent the union of two intervals on a number line?
  4. What is the difference between open and closed intervals?
  5. How do you graph the interval (,3)(-\infty, 3) on a number line?

Tip: When converting intervals to set-builder notation, remember to use inequality symbols that match the endpoints of the interval: "<" for open intervals and "≤" for closed intervals.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Interval Notation
Number Line Graphing

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-8