Interval Notation

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What is interval notation?

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Interval notation is a mathematical notation used to represent a range of values on the number line, using parentheses and brackets to indicate whether endpoints are included or excluded.

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How is the interval [-8, 8) expressed in set notation?

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The interval [-8, 8) can be expressed in set notation as: -8 ≤ x < 8.

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What does the parenthesis '(' signify in interval notation?

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The parenthesis '(' signifies that the endpoint is not included in the interval.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the bracket ']' signify in interval notation?

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The bracket ']' signifies that the endpoint is included in the interval.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you express the interval (a, b) in set notation?

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The interval (a, b) is expressed in set notation as: a < x < b.

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How do you express the interval [a, b] in set notation?

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The interval [a, b] is expressed in set notation as: a ≤ x ≤ b.

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What is the union of two intervals?

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The union of two intervals combines all the values from both intervals, represented by the symbol 'U'.

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How is the interval (-∞, -8) expressed in set notation?

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The interval (-∞, -8) can be expressed in set notation as: x < -8.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How is the interval (-∞, -2) U (5, ∞) expressed in set notation?

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The interval (-∞, -2) U (5, ∞) can be expressed in set notation as: x < -2 or x > 5.

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What does the symbol '∞' represent in interval notation?

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The symbol '∞' represents infinity, indicating that the interval extends indefinitely in that direction.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8