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Amanita, let's carefully solve the problem step by step.

Step 1: Understanding the Problem

We are given the inequality:

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

We need to find all values of xx that satisfy this inequality and choose the correct interval from the options.

Step 2: Analyzing the Exponential Inequality

Both sides have the same base, 13\frac{1}{3}, which is less than 1. For exponential inequalities with a base between 0 and 1, the direction of the inequality sign reverses when comparing exponents.

So, the rule is: If 0<a<10 < a < 1, then axaya^x \geq a^y is equivalent to xyx \leq y.

Step 3: Applying the Rule

Using the rule above, we rewrite the inequality:

x0.2x \leq 0.2

Step 4: Writing the Solution as an Interval

The solution in interval notation is:

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

Now, let's check which answer choice matches this interval.

  • The correct answer is: x(;0.2]x \in (-\infty; 0.2]

Let me confirm this by solving the inequality using a tool. Amanita, after solving the inequality, we find that the solution is x0.2x \leq 0.2 (since 15=0.2\frac{1}{5} = 0.2).

So, the correct answer in interval notation is:

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

This matches the answer choice: x(;0.2]x \in (-\infty; 0.2].