Math Problem Statement

Identify the cardinality of the sets T, W, O, S, and N based on their set definitions.

Solution

Let's break down and calculate the cardinality of each set based on the given conditions.

6. T={x34<x<45}T = \{x \mid 34 < x < 45\}

The values of xx must be between 34 and 45. Therefore, the integers in this range are: x=35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44x = 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44

  • Cardinality n(T)=10n(T) = 10.

7. W={x43>x>39}W = \{x \mid 43 > x > 39\}

The values of xx must be between 39 and 43. The integers in this range are: x=40,41,42x = 40, 41, 42

  • Cardinality n(W)=3n(W) = 3.

8. O={xx is a negative integer greater than 16}O = \{x \mid x \text{ is a negative integer greater than } -16\}

The negative integers greater than -16 are: x=15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1x = -15, -14, -13, -12, -11, -10, -9, -8, -7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1

  • Cardinality n(O)=15n(O) = 15.

9. S={xx is a whole number less than 19}S = \{x \mid x \text{ is a whole number less than 19}\}

Whole numbers (non-negative integers) less than 19 are: x=0,1,2,,18x = 0, 1, 2, \dots, 18

  • Cardinality n(S)=19n(S) = 19.

10. N={xx is a positive integer less than 22}N = \{x \mid x \text{ is a positive integer less than 22}\}

The positive integers less than 22 are: x=1,2,3,,21x = 1, 2, 3, \dots, 21

  • Cardinality n(N)=21n(N) = 21.

Summary of Cardinalities:

  • n(T)=10n(T) = 10
  • n(W)=3n(W) = 3
  • n(O)=15n(O) = 15
  • n(S)=19n(S) = 19
  • n(N)=21n(N) = 21

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the general method for determining the cardinality of a set?
  2. How can the concept of cardinality be applied to infinite sets?
  3. Can a set with repeating elements have a different cardinality from a set with distinct elements?
  4. What is the cardinality of a set containing no elements (an empty set)?
  5. How would the cardinality change if some of these sets allowed real numbers instead of integers?

Tip:

When determining the cardinality of a set, always consider if the elements are distinct and whether any specific conditions (like being whole, negative, or positive) apply.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Cardinality
Integer Ranges

Formulas

Cardinality n(A) = the number of distinct elements in set A

Theorems

Basic principles of set theory and cardinality

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8