Math Problem Statement

Use the variable x to write the set in set-builder notation. Let G be the set of integers less than five.

Solution

The question asks to express the set GG (the set of integers less than five) in set-builder notation, using the variable xx.

Set-builder notation typically describes a set by stating a property that its members must satisfy. In this case, we want to describe the set of integers less than 5.

The set GG can be written as:

G={xxZ,x<5}G = \{ x \mid x \in \mathbb{Z}, x < 5 \}

Where:

  • xx is a variable representing the elements of the set.
  • xZx \in \mathbb{Z} means that xx is an integer.
  • x<5x < 5 is the condition that xx must be less than 5.

Would you like further details or have any other questions?

Here are some related questions to consider:

  1. How would you represent the set of real numbers less than 5?
  2. What is the difference between using set-builder notation and listing elements of the set?
  3. How would you express the set of integers greater than or equal to 0 in set-builder notation?
  4. How would you write the set of even integers less than 10 in set-builder notation?
  5. Can you represent a set of irrational numbers between 0 and 1 in set-builder notation?

Tip: Set-builder notation is especially useful when describing infinite sets or sets with a simple condition defining membership.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Integers

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Middle School