Math Problem Statement

B. Classify each set as either finite (F) or infinite (I) by encircling the correct answer and give its cardinality. F I n(A) = __________ 1. A = set of odd prime numbers F I n(A) = __________ 2. A = {factors of 12} F I n(A) = __________ 3. A = {counting numbers between 1 and 2} F I n(A) = __________ 4. A = {x/x is a counting number and x + 3 = 4} F I n(A) = __________ 5. A = set of letters in the word ‘PHILIPPINES’ F I n(A) = __________ 6. A = set of letters in the word ‘INFINITE’ F I n(A) = __________ 7. A = set of PSHS campuses F I n(A) = __________ 8. A = {core values of Pisay} F I n(A) = __________ 9. A = set of natural numbers greater than 1 but less than 5 F I n(A) = __________ 10. A = {5, 10, 15, 20, 25, ...}

Solution

Let's go through each set and classify them as finite (F) or infinite (I) and determine their cardinality (the number of elements).

  1. A = set of odd prime numbers

    • Classification: Infinite (I)
    • Cardinality: Infinite
      There are infinitely many prime numbers, and the odd ones (e.g., 3, 5, 7, 11, etc.) form an infinite set.
  2. A = {factors of 12}

    • Classification: Finite (F)
    • Cardinality: 6
      The factors of 12 are {1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12}, so the set has 6 elements.
  3. A = {counting numbers between 1 and 2}

    • Classification: Finite (F)
    • Cardinality: 0
      There are no counting numbers strictly between 1 and 2, so the set is empty, and the cardinality is 0.
  4. A = {x | x is a counting number and x + 3 = 4}

    • Classification: Finite (F)
    • Cardinality: 1
      Solving the equation x+3=4x + 3 = 4 gives x=1x = 1, so the set contains only one element, {1}.
  5. A = set of letters in the word ‘PHILIPPINES’

    • Classification: Finite (F)
    • Cardinality: 7
      The distinct letters in "PHILIPPINES" are {P, H, I, L, N, E, S}, which gives 7 unique elements.
  6. A = set of letters in the word ‘INFINITE’

    • Classification: Finite (F)
    • Cardinality: 5
      The distinct letters in "INFINITE" are {I, N, F, T, E}, which gives 5 unique elements.
  7. A = set of PSHS campuses

    • Classification: Finite (F)
    • Cardinality: 16
      As of the latest information, there are 16 Philippine Science High School (PSHS) campuses.
  8. A = {core values of Pisay}

    • Classification: Finite (F)
    • Cardinality: 4
      The core values of PSHS are typically Integrity, Excellence, Service, and Resilience, so the set has 4 elements.
  9. A = set of natural numbers greater than 1 but less than 5

    • Classification: Finite (F)
    • Cardinality: 3
      The natural numbers between 1 and 5 are {2, 3, 4}, so the set has 3 elements.
  10. A = {5, 10, 15, 20, 25, ...}

    • Classification: Infinite (I)
    • Cardinality: Infinite
      This is the set of multiples of 5, and it is an infinite sequence.

Let me know if you want any additional details or explanations. Here are some follow-up questions:

  1. What is the cardinality of the set of even prime numbers?
  2. Can you give an example of a finite set with a cardinality of 10?
  3. Is the set of real numbers between 0 and 1 finite or infinite?
  4. What is the difference between finite and infinite sets?
  5. How do you find the cardinality of a set with repeating elements like in words?

Tip: When dealing with finite sets, the cardinality is simply the number of unique elements in the set.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Cardinality
Prime Numbers
Natural Numbers
Finite and Infinite Sets

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9