College Algebra 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305115546
ISBN 13: 978-1-30511-554-5

Chapter P, Prerequisites - Section P.2 - Real Numbers - P.2 Exercises - Page 16: 47

Answer

$-3 \lt x \lt 0$

Work Step by Step

Having parentheses on both ends (left and right) mean that the numbers -3 and 0 are not included in the set. Thus, the equivalent inequality of the given interval is: $-3 \lt x \lt 0$ To graph the interval on a number line, plot holes (or hollow dots) at $-3$ and $0$, then shade the region between them. (refer to the attached image in the answer part above)
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