Question

select the symbol = (equal to) or ≠ (not equal to) to make the expression true. {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} ? (whole numbers between 1 and 5 inclusive) with options ≠ and = (represented by circles for selection)

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the set {1,2,3,4,5}

This set contains the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Step2: Analyze "whole numbers between 1 and 5 inclusive"

Whole numbers between 1 and 5 inclusive are also 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Step3: Compare the two

Since both represent the same collection of numbers, they are equal.

Answer:

= (the option with the "=" symbol)