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Interval

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Definition

An interval is a range of values. The most common uses of an interval are to specify the domain and range of a function.

Symbols

If an interval has either $($ or $)$ in it, the values at the end are NOT included in the interval.

If an interval has either $[$ or $]$ in it, the values at the end ARE included.

If both endpoints are not included, then the interval is open. If both endpoints are included, then the interval is closed.

Note: The symbols $($ and $)$ are used with $-\infty$ and $\infty,$ by convention.

Examples

  • $(2,3)$ means all real numbers between $2$ and $3,$ but not including $2$ or $3.$
  • $[-2,0)$ means all real numbers between $-2$ and $0,$ including $-2,$ but not including $0.$
  • $[5, \infty)$ means all real numbers greater than or equal to $5.$
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