Interval Notation Math Example 1
Follow the full solution, then compare it with the other examples linked below.
Example 1
easyWrite in interval notation.
Solution
- 1 means all real numbers greater than 3.
- 2 3 is not included (strict inequality), so use a parenthesis: .
- 3 There is no upper bound, so use .
- 4 Interval: .
Answer
In interval notation, parentheses mean the endpoint is NOT included, and brackets mean it IS included. Infinity always gets a parenthesis.
About Interval Notation
A shorthand for writing all real numbers in a range, using parentheses for excluded endpoints and square brackets for included endpoints.
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