Math Problem Statement

Directions: A) write each interval as an inequality (SHOW ALL WORK) B) then graph the solutions 10. (-infinity symbol, 2] 11. (-infinity symbol, -1] or (3, infinity symbol)

Solution

Let's tackle the given intervals step by step.


10. Interval: (,2](-\infty, 2]

Part A: Write as an Inequality

  • The interval (,2](-\infty, 2] means all values less than or equal to 2.
  • In inequality form:
    x2x \leq 2

Part B: Graph the Solution

  • How to graph x2x \leq 2:
    • Draw a number line.
    • Mark 22 on the line and use a filled circle to show that 22 is included (due to the \leq sign).
    • Shade everything to the left of 22 to indicate all values less than or equal to 22.

11. Interval: (,1](-\infty, -1] or (3,)(3, \infty)

Part A: Write as an Inequality

  • The first interval (,1](-\infty, -1] means all values less than or equal to 1-1.
    In inequality form:
    x1x \leq -1

  • The second interval (3,)(3, \infty) means all values greater than 33.
    In inequality form:
    x>3x > 3

  • Combine these two using "or":
    x1orx>3x \leq -1 \quad \text{or} \quad x > 3


Part B: Graph the Solution

  • How to graph x1x \leq -1 or x>3x > 3:
    • Draw a number line.
    • For x1x \leq -1:
      • Mark 1-1 with a filled circle (since 1-1 is included) and shade everything to the left of 1-1.
    • For x>3x > 3:
      • Mark 33 with an open circle (since 33 is not included) and shade everything to the right of 33.

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Questions for Further Practice:

  1. How would you express the interval (4,)(4, \infty) as an inequality?
  2. Rewrite [5,7)[-5, 7) as an inequality and graph it.
  3. Can (,)(-\infty, \infty) be written as an inequality? Why or why not?
  4. What does the interval (2,2](2, 2] represent? Explain its validity.
  5. How would you graph the solution for 2x<4-2 \leq x < 4?

Tip:

When interpreting intervals, remember that [[ or ]] includes the boundary point, while (( or )) excludes it!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Intervals
Inequalities
Graphing Solutions

Formulas

x ≤ 2
x ≤ -1
x > 3

Theorems

Interval notation
Inequality properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9