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What is a set in mathematics?
What is a set in mathematics?
- A collection of numbers and operations
- A collection of tangible or intangible objects (correct)
- A collection of only tangible objects
- A collection of only intangible objects
Why do mathematicians define sets very carefully?
Why do mathematicians define sets very carefully?
- To allow for inclusion of any kind of object
- To avoid strange problems like a set including itself (correct)
- To make the concept of a set more complicated
- To make the definition of sets more flexible
How are sets used to define numbers and operations?
How are sets used to define numbers and operations?
- By carefully defining sets to avoid inclusion of themselves (correct)
- By including sets within themselves
- By loosely defining sets to allow for flexibility
- By including weird problems within sets
How are sets described in terms of organizing the world?
How are sets described in terms of organizing the world?
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What can be elements of a set?
What can be elements of a set?
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