Math Problem Statement

∅ ∈ {∅, {∅}} and ∅ ⊆ {∅, {∅}}

Solution

The image shows two questions related to set theory. Let's analyze each one:


Question 1: {,{}}\emptyset \in \{\emptyset, \{\emptyset\}\}

This asks whether the empty set (\emptyset) is an element of the set {,{}}\{\emptyset, \{\emptyset\}\}.

  • The set {,{}}\{\emptyset, \{\emptyset\}\} contains two elements: one is \emptyset (the empty set itself), and the other is {}\{\emptyset\} (a set containing the empty set).
  • The symbol \in checks for membership.
  • Since \emptyset is listed as an element of this set, the statement is True.

Question 2: {,{}}\emptyset \subseteq \{\emptyset, \{\emptyset\}\}

This asks whether the empty set (\emptyset) is a subset of the set {,{}}\{\emptyset, \{\emptyset\}\}.

  • A set AA is a subset of a set BB if every element of AA is also an element of BB.
  • The empty set is a subset of every set, including {,{}}\{\emptyset, \{\emptyset\}\}, because the empty set has no elements, so this condition is vacuously true.
  • Therefore, this statement is True.

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Here are 5 related questions to deepen understanding:

  1. What is the difference between \in and \subseteq in set theory?
  2. Can {{}}{,{}}\{\{\emptyset\}\} \subseteq \{\emptyset, \{\emptyset\}\} be true? Why or why not?
  3. Is {,{}}{}\{\emptyset, \{\emptyset\}\} \subseteq \{\emptyset\} true or false?
  4. How would the result change if the question was {}{,{}}\{\emptyset\} \in \{\emptyset, \{\emptyset\}\}?
  5. Can a set be both an element and a subset of another set?

Tip: In set theory, always pay attention to whether the question asks for membership (\in) or subset (\subseteq) relationships, as they test different concepts!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Subset
Element Membership

Formulas

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Theorems

Subset Definition
Element Membership Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Mathematics