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The discussion revolves around the interpretation of the set notation {x:-4

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  • Participants explore the meaning of the set notation and its corresponding interval notation. There is a question regarding the correctness of the interpretation provided by the original poster, as well as a discussion about the visual representation on a number line.

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Some participants affirm the original poster's interpretation of the set notation, while others provide additional insights into understanding the notation, particularly regarding the use of parentheses and brackets in interval notation.

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Homework Statement



State the meaning of {x:-4<x≤10} in words. Express the set {x:-4<x≤10} using interval notation and draw it on a number line.

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My attempt. The meaning of {x:-4<x≤10} is that all the numbers of X, are greater than -4, and less than or equal to 10?

Interval notation of {x:-4<x≤10} = (-4,10]


Number line = -----(-4-----------0-----------------------10]
 
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Is my meaning of {x:-4<x≤10} correct?
 
yes

(doesn't include
[does include

I like to think of it like the tops of the brackets are edging towards, but not reaching with the (, just like the set is edging towards but not reaching
With the square bracket you have it all there and it has reached there, just like the set

It sounds silly in words but that's how I remembered which meant what
 

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