Questions: Linear Equations and Inequalities
Set-builder and interval notation
Graph the set x x>3 on the number line.
Then, write the set using interval notation.
x x>3=
Transcript text: Linear Equations and Inequalities
Set-builder and interval notation
Graph the set $\{x \mid x>3\}$ on the number line.
Then, write the set using interval notation.
\[
\{x \mid x>3\}=
\]
$\square$
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Understand the Inequality
The given inequality is \( x > 3 \). This means we are looking for all values of \( x \) that are greater than 3.
Step 2: Graph the Inequality on the Number Line
To graph \( x > 3 \) on the number line:
Draw an open circle at 3 to indicate that 3 is not included in the set.
Shade the number line to the right of 3 to show all numbers greater than 3.
Step 3: Write the Set Using Interval Notation
In interval notation, \( x > 3 \) is represented as \( (3, \infty) \). This notation indicates that the interval starts just after 3 and extends to positive infinity, not including 3 itself.