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Explain the two forms of representing sets. Provide examples for each form.
Explain the two forms of representing sets. Provide examples for each form.
Sets can be represented in roster or tabular form by listing all the elements within braces and separating them by commas. For example, if A is the set of all odd numbers less than 10, then in roster form it can be expressed as A={1,3,5,7,9}. Set builder form represents the properties fulfilled by all the elements of the set. For example, if B={2,4,8,16,32}, then the set builder representation will be: B={x: x=2n, where n ∈ N and 1 ≤ n ≥ 5}
Define a set and its elements. Provide examples of sets in real life.
Define a set and its elements. Provide examples of sets in real life.
A set is defined as a collection of distinct objects of the same type or class of objects. The elements or members of a set are the objects within the set. Examples of sets in real life are a set of rivers of India and a set of vowels.
What is the symbol used to denote an element of a set? Provide an example.
What is the symbol used to denote an element of a set? Provide an example.
The symbol used to denote an element of a set is ∈ (element of). For example, if A is a set and a is one of its elements, then it is denoted as a ∈ A.
Explain the concept of a set builder form of representation with a detailed example.
Explain the concept of a set builder form of representation with a detailed example.
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What is the purpose of a set? Provide a brief explanation.
What is the purpose of a set? Provide a brief explanation.
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Study Notes
Sets and Their Representation
- A set is a collection of unique objects, known as elements or members, that can be anything (numbers, letters, people, etc.)
- Elements of a set are denoted using the symbol ∈ (e.g., 1 ∈ A, where 1 is an element of set A)
Forms of Representing Sets
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Roster Form (List Form): A set is represented by listing all its elements within curly braces {}
- Example: A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}
- Example: B = {a, b, c, d, e}
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Set Builder Form (Rule Form): A set is represented by describing a rule or property that its elements satisfy
- Example: A = {x | x is a natural number less than 6} (same as A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5})
- Example: B = {y | y is a letter of the alphabet between a and e inclusive} (same as B = {a, b, c, d, e})
Examples of Sets in Real Life
- A set of students in a class
- A set of books on a shelf
- A set of days in a week
Purpose of a Set
- A set provides a way to organize and manipulate collections of objects in a concise and efficient manner, allowing for operations and relationships to be defined and analyzed.
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Test your knowledge of fundamental structures and basic logic with this quiz on sets according to DBATU Syllabus 2022-23. Learn about the definition of sets, elements, and examples of sets such as rivers of India and vowels.
