Math Problem Statement

Choose the correct elements in the set for the following: {y : y is an integer and y ≥ -7}.

Solution

The problem asks us to choose the correct set of integers yy such that y7y \geq -7.

Analysis:

  1. The condition given is y7y \geq -7, meaning yy must be greater than or equal to 7-7.
  2. yy is an integer, so it includes all integer values starting from 7-7 and increasing.

Checking the options:

  1. Option 1: {7,8,9,10,}\{7, 8, 9, 10, \ldots\}
    This set starts at 7, but it doesn't include 7-7 or any values below 7, so it doesn't satisfy the condition.

  2. Option 2: {,11,10,9,8,7}\{\ldots, -11, -10, -9, -8, -7\}
    This set includes 7-7 but also includes numbers less than 7-7, which doesn't meet the requirement y7y \geq -7.

  3. Option 3: {6,5,4,3,}\{-6, -5, -4, -3, \ldots\}
    This set starts at 6-6 and continues with values greater than 7-7. It includes 6-6, so it satisfies the condition y7y \geq -7.

  4. Option 4: {7,6,5,4,}\{-7, -6, -5, -4, \ldots\}
    This set starts at 7-7 and includes all integers greater than or equal to 7-7, which is exactly what is required.

  5. Option 5: {,3,4,5,6}\{\ldots, -3, -4, -5, -6\}
    This set includes only negative values less than or equal to 3-3, which does not meet the condition y7y \geq -7.

Correct Answer:

Option 4: {7,6,5,4,}\{-7, -6, -5, -4, \ldots\}

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions for further practice:

  1. What is the set of integers yy such that y<5y < 5?
  2. How would you represent the set of all positive integers greater than 10?
  3. What does the set notation {x:x is an integer and x0}\{ x : x \text{ is an integer and } x \leq 0 \} represent?
  4. What is the interval notation for y7y \geq -7?
  5. Can the set {10,9,8,}\{ -10, -9, -8, \ldots \} satisfy y>7y > -7?

Tip: Always carefully compare each option against the given condition to identify the correct set.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Inequalities
Integer Properties

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-12