What is the solution set of x ∩ x ? the empty set all numbers except -3 and 5 all real numbers the numbers between -3 and 5

DaveQ asked Mar 4, 2023

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What is the solution set of x ∩ x ?

the empty set
all numbers except -3 and 5
all real numbers
the numbers between -3 and 5

DaveQ asked Mar 4, 2023

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Answer:

the empty set {∅}

Explanation:

x < -3 ∩ x > 5 is giving us

(-∞, -3) intersecting (5, ∞).

Since those two intervals do not intersect the solution is the empty set

Kunzmi answered Mar 8, 2023

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