Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 1 - Section 1.6 - Set Operations and Compound Inequalities - 1.6 Exercises - Page 109: 25

Answer

$[5, 9]$ Refer to the graph below.

Work Step by Step

Solve each inequality. \begin{align*} x-3&\le 6\\ x-3+3&\le6+3\\ x&\le 9 \end{align*} \begin{align*} x+2&\ge 7\\ x+2-2&\ge7-2\\ x&\ge 5 \end{align*} Thus, the given statement is equivalent to: $$x\le 9 \text{ and } x \ge 5$$ The conjunction "and" means intersection so find the intersection of the two sets. Recall: The intersection of sets $A$ and $B$ is the set that contains the elements that are common to both sets. $x\le9$ includes all the real numbers that are less than or equal to $9$. $x\ge5$ includes all the real numbers that are greater than or equal to $5$. Note the that numbers common to the two given sets are the numbers that are greater than or equal to $5$ but less than or equal to $9$. Hence, the solution set is $[5, 9]$. Graph the solution set by plotting solid dots ar $5$ and $9$, then shading the region between them. (Refer to the graph above.)
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