Q. Determine whether the statement is correct. 5 is included as a solution in the solution set for [8,∞ )(A) True(B) False
Understand Interval Notation: Understand the interval notation.The interval [8,∞) means all numbers that are greater than or equal to 8 and less than infinity. The square bracket [ indicates that the number 8 is included in the interval.
Determine Number Comparison: Determine if the number 5 is greater than or equal to 8.Since 5 is less than 8, it is not greater than or equal to 8.
Conclude Inclusion: Conclude whether 5 is included in the interval [8,∞).Based on the definition of the interval [8,∞) and the comparison made in Step 2, the number 5 is not included in the interval [8,∞).