Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 9 - Inequalities and Problem Solving - 9.2 Intersections, Unions, and Compound Inequalities - 9.2 Exercise Set - Page 591: 93

Answer

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Work Step by Step

When the conjunction is changed to "or," instead of having both statements have to be true, solutions are valid as long as they are true for one statement. Thus, the solution set cannot just be written as $2 \lt x \lt 5 $.
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