Question

What is the solution set of {x | x < -5} ∩ {x | x > 5}?

all numbers less than -5 and greater than 5
the numbers between -5 and 5
the empty set
all real numbers

Answer 1

Hey there! Well first of all, what do you think it is?

Answer 2

I have no idea. I think it might be the second one but I'm not sure

Answer 3

Okay, if you look at your equations, they are telling you that "x" (your numbers) will be < -5 (which means less than), and x > 5 which means greater than 5. Does this help?

Answer 4

Kind of

Answer 5

Okay, so what do you think it is now?

Answer 6

The first one?

Answer 7

That would be correct.

Answer 8

Thank you so much!!

Answer 9

You're welcome. :)