Questions: HW Unit 1 - Linear Inequalities
Question 34 of 38 (1 point) Question Attempt: 2 of Unlimited
Graph the solution set, and write the solution set in interval notation.
-1 < a/6 ≤ 1
Transcript text: HW Unit 1 - Linear Inequalities
Question 34 of 38 (1 point) | Question Attempt: 2 of Unlimited
Graph the solution set, and write the solution set in interval notation.
\[
-1<\frac{a}{6} \leq 1
\]
Part 1 of 2
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Multiply by 6
To isolate \(a\), we multiply all parts of the compound inequality by 6.
\[
-1 \cdot 6 < \frac{a}{6} \cdot 6 \leq 1 \cdot 6
\]
\[
-6 < a \leq 6
\]
Step 2: Graph the solution set
On the number line, the solution set includes all numbers greater than -6 and less than or equal to 6.
Since -6 is not included, we use an open circle at -6. Since 6 is included, we use a closed circle at 6.
The solution set is all numbers between -6 and 6, including 6.
Step 3: Write the solution set in interval notation
The interval notation for this solution set is \((-6, 6]\). The parenthesis indicates that -6 is not included in the interval, and the bracket indicates that 6 is included.