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What is the result of the operation $A ∪ (B ∩ C)$?
What is the result of the operation $A ∪ (B ∩ C)$?
- Elements in B only
- Elements in B or C but not A
- Elements in A only
- Elements in A plus elements that are in both B and C (correct)
The intersection of three sets, $A ∩ B ∩ C$, contains only the elements that are present in all three sets.
The intersection of three sets, $A ∩ B ∩ C$, contains only the elements that are present in all three sets.
True (A)
What is the symbol for the empty set?
What is the symbol for the empty set?
∅
The function $f: A \rightarrow B$ indicates that for each element in set A, there is a corresponding element in set ______.
The function $f: A \rightarrow B$ indicates that for each element in set A, there is a corresponding element in set ______.
Match the following operations with their results:
Match the following operations with their results:
What is a defining characteristic of a function mapping from set A to set B?
What is a defining characteristic of a function mapping from set A to set B?
In a function, an element of set B can be associated with multiple elements from set A.
In a function, an element of set B can be associated with multiple elements from set A.
What is the graphical representation of a function often referred to in mathematics?
What is the graphical representation of a function often referred to in mathematics?
In a function 𝑓: 𝐴 → 𝐵, if 𝑓(𝑎) = 𝑏, then the element 𝑏 is the ______ of 𝑎.
In a function 𝑓: 𝐴 → 𝐵, if 𝑓(𝑎) = 𝑏, then the element 𝑏 is the ______ of 𝑎.
Match the elements with their descriptions.
Match the elements with their descriptions.
Which of the following is an example of an infinite sequence?
Which of the following is an example of an infinite sequence?
A finite sequence must have a last number.
A finite sequence must have a last number.
What is the common ratio in the geometric sequence 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32?
What is the common ratio in the geometric sequence 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32?
The common difference in the arithmetic sequence 11, 7, 3, -1, -5, -9 is _____ .
The common difference in the arithmetic sequence 11, 7, 3, -1, -5, -9 is _____ .
Match the type of sequence with its characteristic:
Match the type of sequence with its characteristic:
Which of the following sequences is an example of an arithmetic progression?
Which of the following sequences is an example of an arithmetic progression?
In an infinite sequence, the terms can be counted.
In an infinite sequence, the terms can be counted.
What is the last term of the finite sequence 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 14?
What is the last term of the finite sequence 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 14?
Which of the following sets are subsets of U = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13}?
Which of the following sets are subsets of U = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13}?
The set of integers can be a universal set for the set of natural numbers.
The set of integers can be a universal set for the set of natural numbers.
What is the power set of A = {1, 2, 3}?
What is the power set of A = {1, 2, 3}?
The number of subsets of a set containing n elements is ______.
The number of subsets of a set containing n elements is ______.
Match the following sets to their characteristics:
Match the following sets to their characteristics:
In a function represented as $f: A
ightarrow B$, what is true about the elements of set A?
In a function represented as $f: A ightarrow B$, what is true about the elements of set A?
In a function, an element of set B may be mapped to by multiple elements in set A.
In a function, an element of set B may be mapped to by multiple elements in set A.
What is the term used to describe the graphical representation of a function?
What is the term used to describe the graphical representation of a function?
In the function notation $f: A
ightarrow B$, if $f(a) = b$, then $b$ is the ______ of $a$.
In the function notation $f: A ightarrow B$, if $f(a) = b$, then $b$ is the ______ of $a$.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
What term describes the set of all possible outputs for a function?
What term describes the set of all possible outputs for a function?
The preimage of an element in the co-domain is referred to as its image.
The preimage of an element in the co-domain is referred to as its image.
What is the notation used to denote the domain of a function?
What is the notation used to denote the domain of a function?
If $f: A
ightarrow B$, then for an element $a$ in the domain, its corresponding output is $f(a) = ______$.
If $f: A ightarrow B$, then for an element $a$ in the domain, its corresponding output is $f(a) = ______$.
Match the following function components to their definitions:
Match the following function components to their definitions:
What operation combines two functions by applying one function to the output of another?
What operation combines two functions by applying one function to the output of another?
For two functions, $f$ and $g$, it holds that $f ullet g = g ullet f$.
For two functions, $f$ and $g$, it holds that $f ullet g = g ullet f$.
What is the result of the operation $(f + g)(x)$ defined for functions $f$ and $g$?
What is the result of the operation $(f + g)(x)$ defined for functions $f$ and $g$?
What is the value of $ loor{-3.2}$?
What is the value of $ loor{-3.2}$?
What is the output of $ loor{1.5}$?
What is the output of $ loor{1.5}$?
$ loor{x} = x$ if and only if $x$ is an integer.
$ loor{x} = x$ if and only if $x$ is an integer.
What is the value of $ loor{-1.4}$?
What is the value of $ loor{-1.4}$?
What is the value of $ loor{-3}$?
What is the value of $ loor{-3}$?
The ceiling function $ig
floor x ig
floor$ for $x = -1.4$ is equal to ______.
The ceiling function $ig floor x ig floor$ for $x = -1.4$ is equal to ______.
Match the following values with their respective functions (floor and ceiling):
Match the following values with their respective functions (floor and ceiling):
What is the output of the ceiling function $ig
floor 1.5 ig
floor$?
What is the output of the ceiling function $ig floor 1.5 ig floor$?
What type of correspondence is described by both one-to-one and onto functions?
What type of correspondence is described by both one-to-one and onto functions?
The inverse of a bijective function is uniquely determined.
The inverse of a bijective function is uniquely determined.
What is the value of the floor function $ lloor 2.8
floor$?
What is the value of the floor function $ lloor 2.8 floor$?
For a function 𝑓: 𝐴→𝐵, the composition of 𝑓 and its inverse is the __________ function.
For a function 𝑓: 𝐴→𝐵, the composition of 𝑓 and its inverse is the __________ function.
Match the following function types with their definitions:
Match the following function types with their definitions:
Which of the following best describes the ceiling function?
Which of the following best describes the ceiling function?
If x is an integer, then $ lloor x
floor = x$.
If x is an integer, then $ lloor x floor = x$.
What is the result of the ceiling function $ ceil -2.3 ceil$?
What is the result of the ceiling function $ ceil -2.3 ceil$?
How many subsets does a set containing 5 elements have?
How many subsets does a set containing 5 elements have?
The set of negative numbers can be considered a universal set for all sets of natural numbers.
The set of negative numbers can be considered a universal set for all sets of natural numbers.
What is the correct power set for the set A = {1, 2, 3}?
What is the correct power set for the set A = {1, 2, 3}?
The subset that contains only the element 9 and 5 from the universal set U = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13} is ______.
The subset that contains only the element 9 and 5 from the universal set U = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13} is ______.
Match the following sets with their characteristics:
Match the following sets with their characteristics:
What is the value of the floor function for $-3.2$?
What is the value of the floor function for $-3.2$?
The ceiling function of $1.5$ is equal to 2.
The ceiling function of $1.5$ is equal to 2.
What is the value of the ceiling function for $-1.4$?
What is the value of the ceiling function for $-1.4$?
The value of the floor function $ loor{2}$ is ______.
The value of the floor function $ loor{2}$ is ______.
Match the numerical value with the correct function output (floor or ceiling):
Match the numerical value with the correct function output (floor or ceiling):
Which of these values represents the ceiling function output for $1.5$?
Which of these values represents the ceiling function output for $1.5$?
The floor function for any integer $x$ is equal to $x$.
The floor function for any integer $x$ is equal to $x$.
What is the value of floor function $ loor{-3}$?
What is the value of floor function $ loor{-3}$?
What is a defining characteristic of a finite sequence?
What is a defining characteristic of a finite sequence?
A geometric progression has a common difference between its consecutive terms.
A geometric progression has a common difference between its consecutive terms.
What is the common ratio of the geometric sequence 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32?
What is the common ratio of the geometric sequence 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32?
In an arithmetic progression, the common difference of the sequence 11, 7, 3, -1, -5, -9 is _____ .
In an arithmetic progression, the common difference of the sequence 11, 7, 3, -1, -5, -9 is _____ .
Match the following types of sequences with their characteristics:
Match the following types of sequences with their characteristics:
Which of the following is an example of an infinite sequence?
Which of the following is an example of an infinite sequence?
An arithmetic sequence can have a common ratio.
An arithmetic sequence can have a common ratio.
What is the last term of the finite sequence 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 14?
What is the last term of the finite sequence 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 14?
What represents the operation of conjunction in Boolean algebra?
What represents the operation of conjunction in Boolean algebra?
The Boolean product of two matrices uses addition and multiplication as defined in standard matrix operations.
The Boolean product of two matrices uses addition and multiplication as defined in standard matrix operations.
What is the common operation used to replace multiplication in the Boolean product of matrices?
What is the common operation used to replace multiplication in the Boolean product of matrices?
The resulting matrix from the Boolean product of two matrices is defined using the operations ___ and ___.
The resulting matrix from the Boolean product of two matrices is defined using the operations ___ and ___.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
In matrix operations involving Boolean algebra, which element is exchanged to find the inverse of a 2x2 matrix?
In matrix operations involving Boolean algebra, which element is exchanged to find the inverse of a 2x2 matrix?
What is the next term in the sequence 1, 6, 11, 16, ...?
What is the next term in the sequence 1, 6, 11, 16, ...?
The Boolean product of two matrices gives a result that could include elements other than 0 and 1.
The Boolean product of two matrices gives a result that could include elements other than 0 and 1.
What is the result when applying the operation ∧ to two binary values both equal to 1?
What is the result when applying the operation ∧ to two binary values both equal to 1?
The Fibonacci sequence is defined by a recurrence relation.
The Fibonacci sequence is defined by a recurrence relation.
What are the elements of the function defined by f(n) = 5n for n = (1,2,3,4,5)?
What are the elements of the function defined by f(n) = 5n for n = (1,2,3,4,5)?
The next term in the sequence 1, 3, 6, 10, ... is _____ .
The next term in the sequence 1, 3, 6, 10, ... is _____ .
Match the following function descriptions with their corresponding sequences:
Match the following function descriptions with their corresponding sequences:
What is the 20th element of the arithmetic sequence that starts with 14 and has a second element of 9?
What is the 20th element of the arithmetic sequence that starts with 14 and has a second element of 9?
The pair (1,5) is an ordered pair in the function defined by f(n) = 5n.
The pair (1,5) is an ordered pair in the function defined by f(n) = 5n.
What is the first term of the sequence defined by f(n) = 5n?
What is the first term of the sequence defined by f(n) = 5n?
In the function notation $f: A
ightarrow B$, if $f(a) = b$, which statement is true?
In the function notation $f: A ightarrow B$, if $f(a) = b$, which statement is true?
In a function represented by $f: A
ightarrow B$, each element of set B must be mapped to at least one element in set A.
In a function represented by $f: A ightarrow B$, each element of set B must be mapped to at least one element in set A.
What is a distinctive characteristic of functions in terms of their mapping?
What is a distinctive characteristic of functions in terms of their mapping?
A graphical representation of a function can include a ______ diagram.
A graphical representation of a function can include a ______ diagram.
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
What characterizes a finite sequence?
What characterizes a finite sequence?
An infinite sequence has a last number that follows the defined pattern.
An infinite sequence has a last number that follows the defined pattern.
What is the common difference in the arithmetic sequence 11, 7, 3, -1, -5, -9?
What is the common difference in the arithmetic sequence 11, 7, 3, -1, -5, -9?
The ratio between consecutive terms in the geometric sequence 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 is called the ______.
The ratio between consecutive terms in the geometric sequence 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 is called the ______.
Match the following sequences with their characteristics:
Match the following sequences with their characteristics:
Which of the following is an example of a finite sequence?
Which of the following is an example of a finite sequence?
An arithmetic sequence can contain both positive and negative differences between terms.
An arithmetic sequence can contain both positive and negative differences between terms.
What is an example of an infinite sequence?
What is an example of an infinite sequence?
What is a set commonly described as?
What is a set commonly described as?
A set can be described using lowercase letters for its elements.
A set can be described using lowercase letters for its elements.
What is the correct roster notation for the set of all even whole numbers between 0 and 10?
What is the correct roster notation for the set of all even whole numbers between 0 and 10?
In set theory, a collection of objects or members is called a ______.
In set theory, a collection of objects or members is called a ______.
Match the following set descriptions with their correct notation:
Match the following set descriptions with their correct notation:
Which of the following correctly represents a set of all suits in a standard deck of playing cards?
Which of the following correctly represents a set of all suits in a standard deck of playing cards?
Members of a set are always listed in a specific order.
Members of a set are always listed in a specific order.
Give an example of a set using the roster method for the set of all fingers.
Give an example of a set using the roster method for the set of all fingers.
What is the value of $ loor{-1.4}$?
What is the value of $ loor{-1.4}$?
$ loor{x} = x$ if and only if $x$ is an integer.
$ loor{x} = x$ if and only if $x$ is an integer.
What is the output of the ceiling function $ig
floor 1.5 ig
floor$?
What is the output of the ceiling function $ig floor 1.5 ig floor$?
The value of $ loor{-3.2}$ is ______.
The value of $ loor{-3.2}$ is ______.
Match the following values with their respective functions (floor and ceiling):
Match the following values with their respective functions (floor and ceiling):
What is the value of $ig
floor 2 ig
floor$?
What is the value of $ig floor 2 ig floor$?
The ceiling function of a negative decimal number always results in a negative integer.
The ceiling function of a negative decimal number always results in a negative integer.
What is the value of $ loor{1.5}$?
What is the value of $ loor{1.5}$?
Which of the following matrices is symmetric?
Which of the following matrices is symmetric?
A zero-one matrix is defined as a matrix that consists entirely of the entries 0 and 1.
A zero-one matrix is defined as a matrix that consists entirely of the entries 0 and 1.
What is the primary characteristic of a symmetric matrix?
What is the primary characteristic of a symmetric matrix?
A matrix that is symmetric must be a ______ matrix.
A matrix that is symmetric must be a ______ matrix.
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Which of the following statements about powers of matrices is correct?
Which of the following statements about powers of matrices is correct?
What type of arithmetic do zero-one matrices use?
What type of arithmetic do zero-one matrices use?
For a matrix to be symmetric, it can be non-square.
For a matrix to be symmetric, it can be non-square.
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Study Notes
Sets and Venn Diagrams
- Understanding of unions and intersections of sets using Venn diagrams.
- For set operations:
- A ∪ B ∪ C represents the union of sets A, B, and C.
- A ∩ B ∩ C represents the intersection of sets A, B, and C.
- A ∪ (B ∩ C) combines set A with the intersection of sets B and C.
Review Statements
- Evaluate statements as TRUE or FALSE based on set operations:
- Union and intersection require accurate representation of elements.
- Attention to the empty set's properties when multiplying sets.
Functions
- A function ( f: A \rightarrow B ) maps each element ( x \in A ) to exactly one element ( f(x) \in B ).
- Functions can have single or multiple elements from domain A mapping to elements in codomain B.
Sequences
- Finite Sequence: A sequence with a specific ending (e.g., 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 14).
- Infinite Sequence: A sequence that continues indefinitely, represented with ellipsis (e.g., 1, 1/2, 1/3, ...).
Examples of Sequences
- Geometric Progression: Each term after the first is generated by multiplying the previous term by a fixed number (common ratio). Example: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, with a common ratio ( r = 2 ).
- Arithmetic Progression: Each term after the first is generated by adding a fixed number (common difference). Example: 11, 7, 3, -1, -5, with a common difference of 4.
Graphical Representations
- Functions can be visually represented through various methods, including:
- Venn diagrams to show set relations.
- Graphs to depict relationships between variables.
- Plots to illustrate data points in a coordinate system.
Terminology in Functions
- A mathematical notation ( f(a) = b ) indicates that when element ( a ) from set A is input into function ( f ), it gives output ( b ) in set B.
Basic Concepts of a Set
- Set B includes all even natural numbers (B = {x | x ∈ W, x = 2n}).
Power Set
- The power set of A = {1, 2, 3} consists of all possible subsets.
- P(A) = {{1, 2, 3}, {1, 2}, {1, 3}, {2, 3}, {1}, {2}, {3}, ⊘}.
Set Cardinality
- Number of elements in a set is known as its cardinality.
Subset Practice
- Universal set U = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13}.
- Subsets of U identified include:
- C = {1, 9, 5, 13},
- D = {5, 11, 1},
- E = {13, 7, 9, 11, 5, 3, 1}.
Universal Set
- The set of integers (C) serves as a universal set for other sets like even/odd natural numbers.
Number of Subsets
- A set with 5 elements contains 32 subsets (2^5).
- A set with cardinality 9 contains 512 subsets (2^9).
Functions Terminology
- Domain of function f: dom(f) = A.
- Co-domain of function f: B.
- Image of element a in A: f(a) = b.
- Preimage of b: a.
- Range of f: rng(f) is all images of elements from A.
Function Visualization
- Functions are visualized through diagrams like Venn diagrams or graph plots.
Function Operations
- Functions f and g can be added: (f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x).
- Functions can be multiplied: (f × g)(x) = f(x) × g(x).
Function Composition
- Composition of functions: (f ○ g)(a) = f(g(a)).
- Order matters; generally, f ○ g ≠ g ○ f.
Inverse of a Function
- For bijections f: A → B, the inverse f⁻¹ exists such that f⁻¹(f(a)) = a.
Important Functions
- Floor function (⌊x⌋) returns the largest integer less than or equal to x.
- Ceiling function (⌈x⌉) returns the smallest integer greater than or equal to x.
Visualization of Floor & Ceiling Functions
- Real numbers round down to their floor and up to their ceiling.
- If x is an integer, then ⌊x⌋ = ⌈x⌉ = x.
Example Values
- ⌊-3.2⌋ = -4.
- ⌊1.5⌋ = 1.
- ⌈1.5⌉ = 2.
- ⌈2⌉ = 2.
Sets and Power Sets
- Set B consists of all even natural numbers defined by the formula B = {x | x ∈ W, x = 2n}.
- The power set P(A) of A = {1, 2, 3} includes all possible subsets: {{1,2,3}, {1,2}, {1,3}, {2,3}, {1}, {2}, {3}, ∅}.
Set Cardinality and Subsets
- Subset identification of universal set U = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13} shows valid subsets as C = {1, 9, 5, 13}, D = {5, 11, 1}, and E = {13, 7, 9, 11, 5, 3, 1}.
- A universal set among given options is the set of integers (option c), which contains all other types of numbers.
Calculating Subsets
- The number of subsets for a set with 5 elements is 2^5 = 32.
- For a set with 9 elements, the number of subsets is 2^9 = 512.
Floor and Ceiling Functions
- The floor function ⌊x⌋ returns the greatest integer less than or equal to x, while the ceiling function ⌈x⌉ returns the smallest integer greater than or equal to x.
- Example of floor function: ⌊-3.2⌋ = -4, ⌊1.5⌋ = 1.
- Example of ceiling function: ⌈1.5⌉ = 2, ⌈2⌉ = 2.
Sequence Definitions
- Finite sequence: A sequence with a last number. Example: 2, 4, 6.
- Infinite sequence: A sequence with no last number. Example: 1, 1/2, 1/3, and so on.
Types of Sequences
- Geometric sequence: Each term is multiplied by a constant (common ratio). Example: 1, 2, 4, 8 (common ratio r = 2).
- Arithmetic sequence: Each term is derived by adding a constant (common difference). Example: 11, 7, 3 (common difference = -4).
Recurrence Relations
- Recurrence relations define the next terms in sequences based on previous terms, as seen in the Fibonacci sequence.
Exercises on Sequences
- Identifying next terms from given sequences:
- 1, 6, 11, 16, … → 21.
- 1, 8, 27, 64, … → 125.
- 1, 3, 6, 10, … → 15.
- 20, 17, 13, 8, … → 2.
- 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, … → 11.
Zero-One Matrices
- Operations on zero-one matrices involve using Boolean algebra; addition is replaced by OR (∨), and multiplication by AND (∧).
- The matrix operations yield different results compared to standard arithmetic.
Inverse of a 2x2 Matrix
- To find the inverse of a matrix A defined as: [ A = \begin{pmatrix} a & b \ c & d \end{pmatrix} ] exchange elements of the main diagonal and change the signs of the off-diagonal elements then divide by the determinant.
Chapter Overview
- Covers foundational topics in Discrete Mathematics: Sets, Functions, Sequences and Summations, and Matrices.
Basic Concepts of a Set
- A set is an unordered collection of unique objects, called elements or members.
- Common notation: uppercase letters represent sets; lowercase letters denote elements.
Set Descriptions
- Roster Method: Lists some elements of a set followed by ellipses to indicate continuation (e.g., {1, 2, ...}).
- Set Builder Notation: Describes elements based on a property, e.g., {x | x > 0} for all positive numbers.
- Interval Notation: Represents a range of numbers (e.g., (1, 5] includes numbers greater than 1 and up to 5).
Examples of Set Descriptions
- Set of all fingers: P = {thumb, index, middle, ring, little}.
- Set of even whole numbers between 0 and 10: Q = {2, 4, 6, 8}.
Functions
- Functions are mappings from set A to set B, denoted as f: A → B.
- Specific function values can be calculated using floor and ceiling functions.
- Floor function, ⌊x⌋, returns the greatest integer less than or equal to x.
- Ceiling function, ⌈x⌉, returns the smallest integer greater than or equal to x.
Graphical Representations
- Functions can be displayed graphically using various formats like Venn diagrams, graphs, and plots.
Sequences
- Finite Sequence: A sequence with a last number (e.g., 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 14).
- Infinite Sequence: A sequence that continues indefinitely (e.g., 1, 1/2, 1/3, ...).
- Geometric Progression: A sequence where each term is obtained by multiplying the previous one by a constant (common ratio).
- Arithmetic Progression: A sequence where each term differs from the preceding one by a constant (common difference).
Matrices
- A matrix is an array of numbers arranged in rows and columns.
- Symmetric Matrix: A square matrix is symmetric if it mirrors across its main diagonal.
- Zero-One Matrix: A matrix with entries of only 0s and 1s, used in algorithms based on Boolean arithmetic.
Sample Problems
- Floor function values:
- ⌊−3.2⌋ = -4
- ⌊1.5⌋ = 1
- ⌈1.5⌉ = 2
- ⌈2⌉ = 2
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