Interval Notation

Interval Notation

It is important to note that this notation can only be used to represent an interval of real numbers.

Examples:

\((3;11)\)

Round brackets indicate that the number is not included. This interval includes all real numbers greater than but not equal to \(\text{3}\) and less than but not equal to \(\text{11}\).

\((-\infty ;-2)\)

Round brackets are always used for positive and negative infinity. This interval includes all real numbers less than, but not equal to \(-\text{2}\).

\([1;9)\)

A square bracket indicates that the number is included. This interval includes all real numbers greater than or equal to \(\text{1}\) and less than but not equal to \(\text{9}\).

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Functions I

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