Question

Which set of numbers is included as part of the solution set of the compound inequality

x < 6 or x > 10?

a. {-7, -1.7, 6.1, 10}
b. {-3, 4.5, 13.6, 19}
c. {0, 6, 9.8, 14}
d. {8.5, 9.1}

Answer 1

x < 6 or x > 10
For option a: 6.1 is neither less than 6 nor greater than 10
For option b: all numbers are either less than 6 or greater than 10
For option c: 9.8 is neither less than 6 nor greater than 10
For option d: 8.5 and 9.1 are neither less than 6 nor greater than 10

Therefore, answer is option b.