Math Problem Statement

Write F ∩ H and F ∪ H using interval notation, where F = {z | z ≤ 4} and H = {z | z < 5}.

Solution

Given the image, we have the sets FF and HH defined as:

F={zz4}F = \{ z \mid z \leq 4 \} H={zz<5}H = \{ z \mid z < 5 \}

We are required to find the intersection (FHF \cap H) and the union (FHF \cup H) of these sets using interval notation.

1. Intersection (FHF \cap H):

  • Set FF can be expressed in interval notation as (,4](-\infty, 4].
  • Set HH can be expressed in interval notation as (,5)(-\infty, 5).

The intersection of these intervals is the overlap:

FH=(,4]F \cap H = (-\infty, 4]

2. Union (FHF \cup H):

  • The union of these intervals combines all the values from both sets without duplication.

Since (,5)(-\infty, 5) already covers (,4](-\infty, 4], the union is:

FH=(,5)F \cup H = (-\infty, 5)

Final Answers:

  • FH=(,4]F \cap H = (-\infty, 4]
  • FH=(,5)F \cup H = (-\infty, 5)

Would you like further explanation or have any questions?

Related Questions:

  1. How do you determine the intersection of two different types of intervals?
  2. What is the difference between open and closed intervals?
  3. How does interval notation represent inequalities?
  4. How can you visualize interval notation on a number line?
  5. What happens if the intervals do not overlap when finding an intersection?

Tip: Remember, an interval that includes its boundary is closed, denoted by square brackets [][ ], while an interval that does not include its boundary is open, denoted by parentheses ()( ).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Inequalities
Interval Notation

Formulas

Intersection of sets: A ∩ B
Union of sets: A ∪ B

Theorems

Properties of intersections and unions of intervals

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12