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 or 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, and , 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 , are not solutions. Choice H is wrong because there are many solutions, such as and .
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