Write a compound inequality to represent all of the numbers between -4 and 6.
Need help.

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Write a compound inequality to represent all of the numbers between -4 and 6.
Need help.

tkhunny · Answer

Please show your work.

Should it include -5?
Should it include -2?
Should it include 3?
Should it include 7?

anonymous · Answer

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fortytherapper · Answer

Do you know the inequality signs?

anonymous · Answer

yes

fortytherapper · Answer

You will only need a variable, lets say x, and one of those inequalities to write this

anonymous · Answer

ok

fortytherapper · Answer

(Smaller Number) ____ X _____ (Larger Number)

The inequalities go in the spaces, think you can figure out which ones? Hint: It must INCLUDE those numbers

anonymous · Answer

$$-4< x > 6$$

fortytherapper · Answer

Since the numbers have to be included, you need the other symbol (The one with the line under it)

And one sign is backwards, so it reads that x > 6, but you want it to be less than or equal to 6

anonymous · Answer

ok thanks

tkhunny · Answer

-4 < x > 6

1) This doesn't mean anything.  You have not ever seen the inequalities pointing opposite directions.
2) If it meant something, it might be x > 6