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Remember that no less than is represented by ≥ and fewer than is represented by <.
Compound Inequality: -1.5≤ r<9.5
Graph:
Let's write our compound inequality for the given statement by making a table. Remember that no less than is represented by ≥ and fewer than is represented by <.
Verbal Expression | Algebraic Expression |
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A number r | r |
A number r is no less than - 1.5 | r≥ - 1.5 |
A number r is fewer than 9.5 | r< 9.5 |
Combine the inequalities | - 1.5≤ r< 9.5 |
To graph an and
compound inequality, we will first consider the endpoints. In this case, the lesser endpoint is - 1.5 and the greater endpoint is 9.5. We also know that - 1.5 is included in the solution set, whereas 9.5 is not. Therefore, we will indicate these points with a closed and open circle, respectively.
The solution set lies in the area that is both no less than - 1.5 and at most 9.5. Therefore, we will shade the number line between the endpoints.