ACT Math · Linear equations and inequalities

The solution set x ≤ -2 or x > 4 represents which type of relationship between the two conditions?

The solution set x≤−2x \leq -2 or x>4x > 4 represents which type of relationship between the two conditions?

Answer and explanation

Answer: J: The union of two disjoint conditions, where at least one must be true

The word "or" joins two conditions into a union: a number satisfies the statement if it meets at least one of them. The two conditions, x≤−2x\le-2 and x>4x>4, do not overlap, so the solution is two separate rays on the number line, which is a union of two disjoint conditions, choice J. Choice F describes "and", the intersection, which would be empty here. Choice G is wrong because the values in between, like x=0x=0, are not solutions. Choice H is wrong because there are many solutions, such as x=−5x=-5 and x=10x=10.

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