Math Problem Statement
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Find the power set of the following sets:
f. \(\mathcal{P}(\mathcal{P}(\mathcal{P}(\emptyset)))\)
g. \(\mathcal{P}(\{{a}, \{a, b\}\})\)
Solution
To find the power set of the given sets, we need to first understand the elements within each set and then determine all possible subsets.
(f)
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Step 1: Compute :
- The empty set has only one subset, which is itself.
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Step 2: Compute :
- The set has one element, .
- The subsets of are and .
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Step 3: Compute :
- The set has two elements: and .
- The subsets of are: , , , and .
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(g)
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Identify Elements of the Set:
- The set is .
- It has two elements: and .
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Find All Subsets:
- The subsets are:
- (the empty set),
- (subset containing the element ),
- (subset containing the element ),
- (subset containing both elements).
- The subsets are:
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Power Set:
- .
These are the power sets for each of the given sets.
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Tip: For any set with elements, its power set will contain elements.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Set Theory
Power Sets
Subsets
Formulas
Power set of a set S: \(\mathcal{P}(S)\)
Number of subsets: \(2^n\), where n is the number of elements in the set
Theorems
Power Set Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate