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	Some questions about sets		2019-12-15
		From M.Azzi: Hello, (I) - In set theory can a given set contain both elements and subsets, as "elements", as in : A = {1,2,{},3,{{3}},8} If yes : 1 - then, is |A| = 6 ? 2 - if the empty set is a subset of every set, 2. 1. does {} = {{}}, {{{}}} etc? , and if the is true what are the respective cardinals of the latter three? (0,1,1?). 2 . 2. Why isn't {1} equal to {{},1}? and why should these two be equal without having the same cardinality? Sorry if my questions are not well expressed. Thank you for the great service you provide. Answered by Harley Weston.
	Combinations of cities		2019-12-03
		From Oliver: Hi! I'm looking to find out how many combinations (non repeating) there are for 6 cities. If we name the cities A to F, possible combinations would include; A. A, B. B. A, B, C. A, C. B, C. C. and so on. Thank you! Answered by Penny Nom.
	nC0 + nC1 + nC2 + .... + nCn = 2^n		2018-02-19
		From bristal: (QQ) Prove, nC0 + nC1 + nC2 + .... + nCn = 2^n. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Subsets		2016-06-26
		From Kats: How Many sub sets are in set k={6,7,3} Answered by Penny Nom.
	Countable and uncountable sets?		2016-01-15
		From wilson: what are the countable and uncountable sets? Answered by Penny Nom.
	The number of possible musical notes using an n-key instrument		2015-05-04
		From Farihin: Lets say that i have keys, and each key is for notes of a musical instrument, So i wanted to find out the number of notes i can get for a certain number keys, of course in the form of an equation. Notes can use as many keys, it can use 1, or 2, or 3, or even 100. Notes in real life is not as such, but ignore reality. I tried doing this but i can't seem to find a formula for it. For example, i have 4 keys, say A, B, C, and D. so, for notes that uses one key are 4, which is A, B, C, and D themselves. for notes that uses two keys are 6, AB, AC, AD, BC, BD and CD. for notes that uses three keys are 4, ABC, ABD, ACD and BCD. lastly for notes that uses all four keys is 1, ABCD. So, the total will be 4+6+4+1=15# The nth term for the first equation is n, the second is [(n^2)-n]/2 the third and the fourth, i don't know but the final answer should be like, n + [(n^2)-n]/2 + [3rd] + [4th] Sorry for the long question though... Answered by Penny Nom.
	A question in set theory		2015-02-25
		From Jared: If a set A={1,2,3} and set B={ {}, 1} Can B be a subset of A? Since every Set contains an {} ? Answered by Robert Dawson and Claude Tardif.
	Overlapping sets		2014-05-23
		From daniel: motors inc manufactured 325 cars with automatic transmission,216 with power steering ,and 89 with both these options. How cars were manufactured if every car has at least one option? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Equivalent sets		2012-09-13
		From asif: show that (-1,1)~(1,1) or give its counter example Answered by Harley Weston.
	The power set of A		2012-03-24
		From rashdin: Can you find a set A, |A|=4 and define a bijective function between A and P(A)? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Properties of real numbers applied to subsets		2012-02-01
		From Mark: Hello - The questions that I have for you is do the properties of real numbers (such as the associative, commutative, identity, inverse, and distributive law) apply to ALL the subsets of real numbers? In other words, do all those properties work for the Natural Numbers? The Whole Numbers? And so on and so forth. I understand that they are all real numbers, but for instance: the identity is whenever you add zero to a number, you get that number back. But does that work with, say, with only the odd numbers? Zero isn't odd so can that property actually apply to JUST the odd numbers? Any consideration would be greatly appreciated! Answered by Robert Dawson.
	Cardinality of infinite sets		2009-09-01
		From Brian: I was reading an answer to a question on your site regarding infinite sets (http://mathcentral.uregina.ca/QQ/database/QQ.09.01/carlos1.html), and I think they may have got the answer wrong. I his example, he claims that the set of real numbers BETWEEN 0 AND 1 is larger than the set of positive integers. Please correct me if I am wrong, but I believe those two sets are -- pardon the expression -- equally infinite. For any integer, there is a corresponding real number between 0 and 1, and vice versa. For instance, using the decimal as a "mirror", you can create a mirror image of any real number between 0 and 1 as an integer (i.e. 0.1234 gets mirrored as the integer 4321 -- I could write it out algebraically, if you want, but you get my point) Am I wrong? Thanks, Brian Answered by Victoria West.
	Subsets		2009-06-16
		From Tracy: Suppose C is the subset of D and D is the subset of C. If n(c)=5, find n(D) What other relationship exists between sets C and D? Answered by Penny Nom.
	The axiom of choice and constructibe sets		2009-04-10
		From sydney: The axiom of choice asserts the existence of certain sets, but does not construct the set. What does "construct" mean here? For example, does it require showing the existence and uniqueness of some function yielding the set? In general, what does it mean to require the existence of a mathematical object be tied to a construction of it? Answered by Claude Tardif.
	Infinite sets and infinite limits		2009-03-06
		From Justin: Hello, I know I have asked a similar question before but I was just wondering if set theory applies to the lim x->0, y=1/x=infinity and if so, what type of infinity would it be? Thanks a lot for your help with this question! Regards, Justin Answered by Robert Dawson and Harley Weston.
	(a x b) intersect (b x a)		2009-01-08
		From sean: is it possible to have two sets such that n((a X b) intersect (b X a) =3 Answered by Harley Weston.
	A union B and A intersect B		2009-01-07
		From Jim: Suppose A and B are sets and (A union B) = (A intersect B). Is it true that A=B. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The empty set		2008-09-29
		From wahab: Why a null set is called a set? the definition of set includes that a set is a collection of well defined objects But a null set is having no value. Answered by Harley Weston.
	Subsets of a set		2007-10-30
		From Snehal: 1. Let an denote the number of subsets of f{1,2, 3.... n}including the empty set and the set itself.) a) Show an = 2an-1 b) Guess a formula for the value of an and use induction to prove you are right Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Countable and uncountable sets		2007-07-24
		From Mac: Hi, i tried to read few webpages related to the countably infinite and uncountable sets. Even i read few questions from this forum. But i am not convinced with this explanation. If you have any good book that explains this in layman term, please redirect me to that. 1) Can you please explain what is the difference between these too ? 2) How could you say set of Natural number and set of even numbers are countably infinite ? N={1,2,3,...} and Even= {2,4,6,...} When an element in the even set is some 2n, we will map it to 'n'.So now we have a bigger number(2n) right ? Sorry, i didn't understand that. ... Can you please help me out to understand that ? Answered by Harley Weston.
	Equality of sets		2007-07-23
		From Mac: Hi, I learnt set theory recently. My teacher and few of the weblink actually give different definition for basic set. Can you please solve this ? My teacher says, {1,2,3} and {1,1,2,3} is also set. But in this link http://library.thinkquest.org/C0126820/setsubset.html it says, "A set has no duplicate elements. An element is either a member of a set or not. It cannot be in the set twice." and "{1, 2, 3} is the same as the set {1, 3, 2, 3, 1}" My question is, 1. Whether duplicates allowed in the set or not ? 2. Even if the duplicates are allowed, {1,2,3} and {1,1,2,2,3,3} are same or not ? Answered by Penny Nom and Harley Weston.
	The empty set is a subset of every set		2006-11-14
		From Narayana: The empty set is a subset of every set Answered by Stephen La Rocque and Penny Nom.
	One-quarter of all 3-subsets of the integers 1,2,3....,m contain the integer 5		2006-10-09
		From Hina: If one-quarter of all 3-subsets of the integers 1,2,3....,m contain the integer 5, determine the value of m. Answered by Steve La Rocque and Claude Tardif.
	Brackets and more brackets		2006-08-29
		From Michelle: Feeling stupid asking but it's been awhile ... {{{2}}} ...what is this really saying ....are the outer brackets = null? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Marking out a circle		2006-06-28
		From Peter: given a straight line. how do i work out the off sets ( at right angles) at several intermediate points. to set out a 5.0m arc that has a 18.0m radius. Answered by Stephen La Rocque and Penny Nom.
	The cartesian product of a countably infinite collection of countably infinite sets		2006-03-25
		From Geetha: Is the cartesian product of a countably infinite collection of countably infinite sets countable infinite? Answered by Penny Nom.
	A countably infinite collection of countably infinite sets		2005-02-26
		From Feroz: Suppose a set can be divided into a countably infinite number of countably infinite sets.Then can the original set be considered as a countably infinite set? Answered by Penny Nom.
	B={A,{A}}		2004-09-20
		From Muhammad: Let A be a set and let B = {A,{A}}. (a) Explain the elements of set B (with some example) (b) Prove that A is not a subset of B. Answered by Penny.
	Equivalent sets		2004-03-06
		From A student: If A=(1,2,3,4,...) and B=(5,10,15,20,...), is A equivalent to B. Why or Why not ? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Sets		2004-01-27
		From Susan: My child has the following problems to solve, and we are puzzled. 1. Compare the subset symbols to the inequality symbols of less than or greater than. 2. If A, B & C are sets such that A has 47 elements, B has 32 elements, and C is a proper subset of B, what can you say about the number of elements in the following sets: A U B? A intersect B? B U C? and B intersect C? Answered by Penny Nom.
	A problem with sets		2004-01-20
		From Jason: Given that the universal set S is the set of all sports fans, and F={x|x is a football fan} B={x|x is a basketball fan} H={x|x is a hockey fan} a)Describe (F^B)' (f intersect b)' in words b)Draw a Venn Diagram and shade the region that represents the set of football fans or both basketball and hockey fans. Answered by Penny Nom.
	What is larger than infinity?		2003-01-12
		From Dana: What is larger than infinity? Answered by Claude Tardif and Harley Weston.
	Combinations of 1,2,3,...,10		2002-11-27
		From Gord: If I had the numbers from 1-10 how many different combinations would i have.....would it be 100....since that is 10 squared. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Two problems		2002-10-14
		From Eva: a) How many different equivalence relations can be defined on the set X={a,b,c,d}? b)Show that 6 divides the product of any 3 consecutive integers. I know it is true that 6 divides the product of any 3 consecutive integers. However, i have problem showing the proof. Answered by Leeanne Boehm and Penny Nom.
	Sets and elements		2002-08-22
		From Dianne: I want to know why its okay to say that, for example, 6 is an element of the set of integers, but you get counted off for saying that the set of 6 is an element of the set of integers. How come? Answered by Judi McDonald.
	Can a infinite set be smaller than another infinite set?		2001-11-29
		From Carlos: Can a infinite set be smaller than another infinite set? If so why? Answered by Chris Fisher and Penny Nom.
	Cardinality of sets		2001-11-19
		From Tania: Show that the cardinality of P(X) (the power set of X) is equal to the cardinality of the set of all functions from X into {0,1}. Show that (the cardinality of the natural numbers set) |N| = |NxNxN|. Show that the cardinality of the set of prime numbers is the same as the cardinality of N+ Answered by Walter Whiteley.
	Subsets of a countably infinite set		2001-11-14
		From Tania: How could I show (and explain to my son) that any countably infinite set has uncontably many infinite subsets of which any two have only a finite number of elements in common? Answered by Claude Tardif.
	Subsets of the natural numbers		2001-01-30
		From Christina: How do I explain why the set of natural numbers (N) cannot be equivalent to one of its finite subsets? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Derfs, Enajs and Sivads		2001-01-07
		From John and Norman: All Derfs are Enajs. One-third of all Enajs are Derfs. Half of all Sivads are Enajs. One Sivad is a Derf. Eight Sivads are Enajs. The number of Enajs is 90. How many Enajs are neither Derf nor Sivad? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Infinite sets		2000-04-12
		From Brian Provost: Here's the deal: There are an infinite amount of integers (1,2,3...). Agreed? There are an infinite amount of even integers, too (2,4,6...). Agreed? By convention, infinity equals infinity. Yet common sense tells us there are obviously more integers than there are even integers. Prove this to be true mathematically. Answered by Harley Weston.
	100% on two tests		2000-02-01
		From Craig and Chelsea Bruzzone: A class of 35 students took a math test and a science test. 12 students got 100% on the math test. 9 students got 100% on the science test. There were 19 students who made less than 100% on both tests. How many students made 100% on both tests? Answered by Penny Nom.

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