Operation Sets Flashcards
The system used to communicate mathematical ideas
Mathematical Language
a finite combination of symbols that is well-defined
Mathematical Expression
A statement about two expressions,either using numbers,variables or a combination of both
Mathematical Sentence
A fact,name ,notation or usage which is generally agreed upon by mathematicians
Mathematical Convention
A well-defined collection of objects
Sets
The elements of the set are enumerate and separated by a comma.It is also called the Listing Method
Roster Method
A descriptive phrase is used to describe elements of the set it is also called Set-Builder Notation
Rule Method
Is a set whose elements are limited or countable can be identified
Finite set
Is a set of elements are unlimited or uncountable cannot be specified
Infinite Set
Is a set with only one element it is also called singleton
Unit set
Is a unique set with no element it is denoted by the symbol 0
Empty set
The number of elements or members in the set,the cardinality of set A is denoted by n(A)
Cardinal number of a set
Denoted by A U B the set of all elements x such that x is in A or X is in B
Union
Denoted by A baliktad na U B is the set of all elements x such that x is in A and in B
Intersection
Two sets are called disjoint of and only if they have no element in common
Disjoint Sets