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Multiple Choice
Choose the compound inequality that represents each phrase.
All real numbers that are less than –3 or greater than or equal to 5
(1 point)
x < –3 or x > 5
x < 5 or x > –3
x < –3 or x > 5
x < –3 or x < 5
x < –3 or x > 5
The compound inequality that represents "All real numbers that are less than –3 or greater than or equal to 5" is:
x < -3 or x >= 5
To determine which compound inequality represents the phrase "All real numbers that are less than –3 or greater than or equal to 5," we need to understand the meaning of the given phrase.
The compound inequality consists of two conditions separated by the word "or." The first condition states that x should be less than –3, and the second condition states that x should be greater than or equal to 5.
Option A: x < –3 or x > 5
Option B: x < 5 or x > –3
Option C: x < –3 or x > 5
Option D: x < –3 or x < 5
Comparing the given phrase to the options, the correct answer is option C, "x < –3 or x > 5." This compound inequality captures the conditions specified in the problem statement accurately.