Solve the Compound Inequality $x \leq - 7$ Or $x > 3$

question 113

Multiple Choice

Solve the compound inequality. Graph the solution set (if one exists) and write it using interval notation. $x \leq - 7$ or $x > 3$

• A) \(( - \infty , - 7 ] \cup ( 3 , \infty )\)
• B) \(( 3 , \infty )\)
• C) \([ - 7,3 )\)
• D) \(( - \infty , - 7 ]\)
• E) \(\varnothing\)

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