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Interval Notation Interval Notation for Linear Inequalities A set of numbers may be described in many ways; by using rosters, tables, number lines, and other methods. A useful way of describing a set of numbers is by using interval notation. Interval notation is a frequent option to express a set of numbers between two values, a and b. We basically use two symbols: parentheses ( ) and brackets [ ]: ( ) is used for less than, < , or greater than, >. This means that specified values for a or b are not included. [ ] is used for less than or equal to, ≤, or greater than or equal to, ≥. This means that specified values for a or b are included. Example 1 The inequality -3 < < 3 reflects all the real numbers between -3 and 3, without including -3 nor 3. The corresponding graph is: x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 In interval notation, parentheses ( and ) are equivalent to the open circle on the number line. Since we do not want to include the endpoints, using interval notation we write this inequality as (-3, 3). We could have also used parentheses to graph the solution set: ( -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 )3 x 4 5 Example 2 The inequality -3 ≤ ≤ 3 reflects all the real numbers between -3 and 3, including -3 and 3. The corresponding graph is: x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 In interval notation brackets [ and ] are equivalent to the closed circle (solid dot) on the number line. Since we now want to include the endpoints, using interval notation, we write this inequality as [-3, 3]. We could have also used brackets to graph the solution set: [ -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 ] 3 x 4 5 Example 3 The inequality -3 ≤ < 3 reflects all the real numbers between -3 and 3, including -3 but not 3. x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 In interval notation, we write this inequality as [-3, 3). Page 1 of 5 Example 4 The inequality -3< ≤ 3 reflects all the real numbers between -3 and 3, including 3 but not -3. x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 In interval notation, we write this inequality as (-3, 3]. Summary of Interval Notation A closed interval [a, b] describes all real numbers x where a ≤ x ≤ b An open interval (a, b) describes all real numbers x where a < x < b A half-open interval (or half-closed) describes one of the following: [a, b) describes all real numbers x where a ≤ x < b (a, b] describes all real numbers x where a < x ≤ b Caution: When writing the interval notation, make sure you always write the smaller value to the left and the greater value to the right. Infinity Symbol The symbol "∞" is called the infinity symbol and we use it when there is no lower or upper bound on the number line. For example, we know that the inequality ≥ 3 includes all real numbers greater than or equal to 3, without limit. The corresponding graph is: x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 Since there is no upper bound, we say that the interval is unlimited, and the interval notation is [3, ∞). Infinite Intervals We use ∞ to signify that the values continue getting larger without end (unbounded to the right on the number line). We use -∞ to signify that the values continue getting smaller without end (unbounded to the left on the number line). [a, ∞) describes all real numbers x where x ≥ a (a, ∞) describes all real numbers x where x > a (-∞, a] describes all real numbers x where x ≤ a (-∞, a) describes all real numbers x where x < a Note: Since the use of the infinity symbol implies that the interval is unlimited, we never close it with a bracket. Always use a parenthesis next to the ∞ symbol. Page 2 of 5 Example 5 The inequality < 3 reflects all the real number less than 3. x -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 In interval notation, we write this inequality as (-∞, 3). Example 6 Use inequality, graphical, and interval notation to write the set of numbers that are: a. between -3 and 3, not including the endpoints. b. including -3, but excluding 3. c. greater than or equal to 3. d. less than 3. e. between -3 and 3, including the endpoints. f. all the real numbers. Inequality Notation a. -3 < x < 3 b. -3 ≤ x < 3 c. x ≥ 3 Graphical Notation -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 d. x < 3 -4 e. -3 ≤ x ≤ 3 f. -∞ < x < ∞ -3 -2 -1 Interval Notation 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 3 4 5 1 0 2 x (-3, 3) x [-3, 3) x [3, ∞) Half-open or Half-closed Infinite x (-∞, 3) Infinite [-3, 3] Closed (-∞,∞) Infinite x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 Type of Interval Open Practice Problems (The answer key is provided on the last page, so that you can check your work.) 1. Use inequality, graphical, and interval notation on the table that follows to write the set of numbers that are: a. b. c. d. e. between -5 and 6, not including the endpoints. less than 1.5. greater than or equal to -5. between -4 and 0, including the endpoints. including -3.5, but excluding 2. Page 3 of 5 Inequality Notation Graphical Notation Interval Notation Type of Interval 2. Write the given graphical intervals in interval notation. a. b. x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 x 5 c. -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 d. x x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 e. 0 f. -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 ) x 0 1 2 3 4 5 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 [2 x 3 4 5 3. Write the given intervals in inequality notation. a. [-5, 8) b. (1, 4) c. (0, 9.5] d. (-∞, 30) e. [0, 18.3] f. [1/2, ∞) 4. Missy was asked to write x > -9 in interval notation. Her answer was (-9, ∞] but her instructor marked it wrong. Explain why. (Answer key on next page) Page 4 of 5 Answer Key 1. Inequality Notation a. -5 < x < 6 b. x < 1.5 c. x ≥ -5 d. -4 ≤ x ≤ 0 e. -3.5 ≤ x < 2 Graphical Notation Interval Notation (-5, 6) Type of Interval Open x (-∞, -1.5) Infinite x [-5, ∞) Infinite x [-4, 0] Closed x [-3.5, 2) x -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 0 2 3 4 5 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 0 Half-open or Half-closed 2. a. (-4, 5] b. (0, 4) c. [-5, 0] d. [-1, ∞) e. (-∞, 2) f. [2, ∞) 3. a. -5≤ x < 8 b. 1 < x < 4 c. 0 < x ≤ 9.5 d. x < 30 e. 0 ≤ x ≤ 18.3 f. x ≥ 1/2 4. Missy incorrectly used a bracket, closing the infinity symbol. She had to use a parenthesis next to the ∞ symbol. Page 5 of 5