Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 1 - Section 1.6 - Set Operations and Compound Inequalities - 1.6 Exercises - Page 109: 36

Answer

$[1, +\infty)$ Refer to the graph below.

Work Step by Step

The conjunction "or" means union. Recall: The union of sets $A$ and $B$, denoted by $A\cup B$, is the set that contains the combined elements of $A$ and $B$. $x\ge1$ includes all real numbers greater than or equal to $1$. In interval notation, the set is $[1, +\infty).$ $x\ge8$ includes all real numbers greater than or equal to $8$. In interval notation, the set is $[8, +\infty).$ Thus, the union of the two given sets is $[1, +\infty) \cup [8, +\infty)$, which when simplified becomes $[1, +\infty)$. To graph this solution set, plot a solid dot at $1$ then shade the region to its right. Refer to the graph above.
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