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What are the characteristics of mathematical language?
What is mathematical language?
A system of communication about objects like numbers, variables, sets, operations, functions and equations.
The set of natural numbers is represented by the symbol ______.
N
The set of rational numbers is represented by the symbol ______.
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Which of the following symbols represents an element?
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Mathematical language is difficult to understand because the ideas are complex.
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What does the symbol 'R' represent in mathematical language?
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Study Notes
Mathematical Language
- Understanding mathematical language is essential for grasping mathematical ideas, as the concepts can often seem foreign without proper terminology.
- It is a system of communication that deals with objects like numbers, variables, sets, operations, functions, and equations.
- Mathematics has its own specialized vocabulary, grammar, and syntax.
Characteristics of Mathematical Language
- Precision: Enables the articulation of very fine distinctions in thought.
- Conciseness: Allows for expressions to be made brief and to the point.
- Powerfulness: Capable of articulating complex ideas with relative ease.
Mathematical Symbols and Notations
- Common operational symbols include:
- Addition: +
- Subtraction: −
- Multiplication: ×
- Division: ÷
- Symbols representing values typically include letters such as:
- a, b, c, x, y, z, etc.
Number Sets and Their Symbols
- N: Set of natural numbers {1, 2, 3, 4,...}
- W: Set of whole numbers {0, 1, 2, 3, 4,...}
- Z: Set of integers {..., −2, −1, 0, 1, 2,...}
- R: Set of real numbers (−∞, ∞)
- Q: Set of rational numbers {ab : a, b ∈ Z ∧ b ≠ 0}
- QC: Set of irrational numbers {x | x is a nonrepeating and nonterminating decimal}
- C: Set of complex numbers {x + iy : x, y ∈ R, i² = −1}
Logical Symbols
- ∧: Represents logical "and"
- ∨: Represents logical "or"
- ∈: Indicates an element of a set
- /∈: Indicates not an element of a set
- →: Symbolizes "if - then"
- ↔: Represents "if and only if"
- ∀: Means "for any" or "for all"
- ∃: Signifies "there exists" or "there is"
- ∴: Symbolizes "therefore"
- ∩: Represents intersection
- ∪: Represents union
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Description
Explore the fundamental aspects of mathematical language and symbols in this module for GE 112: Mathematics in the Modern World. Topics covered include elementary logic, sets, and the foundations of mathematical expression. Enhance your understanding and application of mathematical terminology.
