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Question 6827: Closed Interval Intersection and Separation Gap

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  1. Original question and givens
  2. Definition and scope
  3. Step-by-step derivation
  4. Reverse checks
  5. Result
  6. This question review and source binding

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R0012-06827 · q-20261010-advance-20261014-r02-real-number-0052

Original question and givens

Use an exact finite rational-point slice embedded in R, without approximate decimals or a completeness claim. I=[0/1, 1/1], J=[2/1, 3/1] have ordered inclusive endpoints. Give (is the intersection nonempty?, intersection [lo,hi] or [], separation gap). Use exact reduced fractions with positive denominators, retaining /1 for integers.

  • G001 — Use an exact finite rational-point slice embedded in R, without approximate decimals or a completeness claim. I=[0/1, 1/1], J=[2/1, 3/1] have ordered inclusive endpoints. Give (is the intersection nonempty?, intersection [lo,hi] or [], separation gap). Use exact reduced fractions with positive denominators, retaining /1 for integers.

Definition and scope

Use the original question domain, assumptions and cited MKO definitions. This item has second-context mathematical and bilingual review, with the model, answer and every arithmetic step independently recomputed from the original parameters; the source question remains a candidate.

Step-by-step derivation

S001 · implies

Before

explicit rational points embedded in the real line

After

exact finite order and distance data,not real completeness or irrational classification

Conditions: none

Use exact rational values for this finite slice of the real line,without rounded decimals or claims about real completeness or classification of irrationals.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: rational_real_slice_scope · Uses: G001

S002 · implies

Before

I=[0,1];J=[2,3]

After

intersection bounds=[max left=2,min right=1]

Conditions: none

Closed intervals include endpoints;the intersection uses the larger left and smaller right bound.Even lo=hi gives a common point.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: closed_interval_inner_bounds · Uses: G001, S001

S003 · calculation

Before

closed interval separating gap := sub(2, 1)

After

closed interval separating gap = 1

Conditions: none

For disjoint intervals the inner left bound exceeds the inner right bound;their difference is the positive separating gap.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S002

S004 · implies

Before

lo=2;hi=1;lo≤hi=No

After

intersection=[];separation=1/1

Conditions: none

Endpoint contact is not empty and has gap0;only lo>hi is empty.Do not replace the closed-interval condition with strict inequality.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: closed_contact_not_empty · Uses: G001, S003

Reverse checks

  • S004 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute closed interval separating gap with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S001 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.

Result

(No, [], 1/1)

The full substitutions and premise checks give the original answer; source identity,format and status are unchanged.

This question review and source binding

Review date: 2026-10-26

Original questions, answers, step expressions, numeric ASTs and historical records are retained. Source candidate labels remain historical and are not overwritten as formal proof.

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