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Amanita, let's solve the problem step by step. The problem asks us to solve the inequality:

(13)x(13)0.2\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^x \geq \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^{0.2}

and choose the correct interval for xx.

Step-by-Step Plan

  1. Understand the inequality: Both sides have the same base, 13\frac{1}{3}, which is less than 1. For exponential inequalities with a base less than 1, the direction of the inequality changes when comparing exponents.
  2. Compare the exponents: Since the bases are the same and less than 1, the inequality (13)x(13)0.2\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^x \geq \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^{0.2} is equivalent to x0.2x \leq 0.2.
  3. Write the solution as an interval: Express the solution in interval notation.
  4. Check the answer choices: Match the correct interval from the provided options.

Let's solve the inequality for xx and find the correct interval. Amanita, here is the detailed solution:

  1. We start with the inequality:

(13)x(13)0.2 \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^x \geq \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^{0.2}

  1. Since the base 13\frac{1}{3} is less than 1, the inequality sign reverses when comparing the exponents. This means:

    x0.2x \leq 0.2
  2. In interval notation, this solution is:

    x(,0.2]x \in (-\infty, 0.2]
  3. Looking at the answer choices, the correct interval is:

    x(;0.2]x \in (-\infty; 0.2]

So, the answer is: x(;0.2]x \in (-\infty; 0.2].