Set Theory and Cardinal Numbers

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What does it mean for two sets A and B to be equal?

One set is a proper subset of the other.

They have exactly the same elements. (correct)

They have at least one element in common.

They contain the same number of elements.

Which statement is true regarding cardinal numbers of sets?

Cardinal numbers of finite sets are denoted by a notation. (correct)

Cardinal number represents the total value of elements in set.

Cardinal numbers can be used to distinguish between finite and infinite sets.

Cardinal numbers count duplicate elements multiple times.

What denotes if set A is a proper subset of set B?

A = B

A ⊂ B (correct)

A ⊆ B

A ⊄ B

Which of the following conditions must be met for set A to be equivalent to set B?

Sets A and B have the same number of elements. Signup and view all the answers

If set A = {d, f, h, k, x, v} and set B has exactly six elements, what can be deduced about set B?

Set B is equivalent to set A. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes a subset?

Set A is a subset of set B if every element in A is also in B. Signup and view all the answers

Which notation indicates that set A is not a subset of set B?

A ⊄ B Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about finite sets is true?

Elements in finite sets cannot be repeated when counting. Signup and view all the answers

How many subsets does a set with 4 elements contain?

16 Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a subset and a proper subset?

A proper subset cannot be equal to the set. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sets is equivalent to the set A = {1, 2, 3, 4}?

{4, 3, 2, 1} Signup and view all the answers

If a set is classified as infinite, which of the following statements is true?

It could have an infinite number of subsets. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct number of proper subsets for a set with 4 elements?

15 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about set equality is true?

Two sets are equal if they have the exact same elements. Signup and view all the answers

In set-builder notation, how is the set of natural numbers described?

{x | x > 0 and x is an integer} Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a proper subset of Y = {coke, pepsi, 7-up, sprite}?

{coke, pepsi} Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes set-builder notation?

It provides a concise way to define sets based on properties. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sets is an example of an infinite set?

{x | x is a positive odd integer} Signup and view all the answers

What does the cardinal number of a set represent?

The total number of elements in a set. Signup and view all the answers

Two sets are considered equivalent if they:

Have the same number of elements, regardless of what those elements are. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately defines a proper subset?

A subset that contains some, but not all, elements of another set. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cardinal Numbers and Set Equality

Cardinal number represents the size of a set, denoted by |A| for finite set A.
Elements repeated in a set are counted once; for example, {5, 7, 0, 5} equals {0, 5, 7} with |A| = 3.
Two sets A and B are equal (A = B) if they contain the same elements.

Equivalent Sets

Sets A and B are equivalent (A ∼ B) if they have the same number of elements.
All equal sets are equivalent, but not all equivalent sets are equal.

Subsets and Proper Subsets

Set A is a subset of set B (A ⊆ B) if all elements of A are also in B.
Set A is a proper subset of set B (A ⊂ B) if A is a subset of B and A is not equal to B.

Subset Relationships

If A is not a subset of B, this is denoted as A ⊄ B.
Example: 0 is a whole number but not a natural number.

Theorems on Subsets

A set with n elements has 2^n subsets.
A set with n elements has 2^n - 1 proper subsets.

Examples of Subsets

For set Y = {coke, pepsi, 7-up, sprite}, the subsets include:
- 0 elements: {}
- 1 element: {coke}, {pepsi}, {7-up}, {sprite}
- 2 elements: {coke, pepsi}, {coke, 7-up}, {pepsi, sprite}, etc.
- 3 elements and 4 elements up to {coke, pepsi, 7-up, sprite}
Total subsets for a 4-element set: 16 subsets, 15 proper subsets.

Basic Properties of Sets

A set is a defined collection of distinct objects called members or elements.
Sets can be finite (e.g., months starting with M) or infinite (e.g., positive odd integers).

Methods for Representing Sets

Statement form: Narrative description of set elements.
Roster method: Listing elements separated by commas in braces (e.g., {1, 2, 3}).
Set-Builder notation: Used for describing infinite sets effectively.

Objectives of the Lesson

Learn methods of set representation.
Define empty sets and symbols ∈ (element of) and ∉ (not an element of).
Apply set notation to real numbers and their subsets.
Determine the cardinal number of a set.
Recognize equivalent, equal, subsets, and proper subsets.
Differentiate between finite and infinite sets.

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This quiz covers key concepts related to set theory, particularly cardinal numbers and their notation. It also includes the application of these concepts in presentations using tools like PowerPoint and Google Slides. Test your understanding of these fundamental mathematical ideas!