Q. What inequality represents this interval?[−5,1)Choices:(A) −5≤x≤1(B) −5≤x<1(C) −5<x<1(D) −5<x≤1
Identify Endpoints: Identify the endpoints of the interval and whether they are included in the interval. The interval is [−5,1), which means −5 is included (as indicated by the square bracket) and 1 is not included (as indicated by the parenthesis).
Translate to Inequality: Translate the interval notation into an inequality. Since −5 is included, the inequality must use "less than or equal to" for −5. Since 1 is not included, the inequality must use "less than" for 1.
Write Correct Inequality: Write the inequality using the appropriate symbols. The correct inequality is -5 \leq x < 1, which means x is greater than or equal to −5 and less than 1.