Determine the Allowable Value(s) for the Expression $\in$ (-?, 5) $\cup$ (5, ?)
B) X

question 53

Multiple Choice

Determine the allowable value(s) for the expression. Write your answer in interval notation.

• A) x \(\in\) (-?, 5) \(\cup\) (5, ?)
• B) x \(\in\) (-?, -5) \(\cup\) (-5, ?)
• C) x \(\in\) (-?, 7) \(\cup\) (7, ?)
• D) x \(\in\) (-?, -7) \(\cup\) (-7, ?)

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