Question

Explain why the statement x < 3 or > 5 cannot be written 5 < x < 3

Answer 1

This formula has no values, it is a false inequality. X can not be greater than 5, and less than 3.

Explanation:

x < 3 or x > 5

This means, x is less than 3, but greater than 5.

Technically, you would write this as 5 < x < 3, however, this is a false inequality, and does not work.