Math Problem Statement

In set theory, is a set of letters in the word"MATHEMATICS" finite or infinite?

Solution

In set theory, the set of letters in the word "MATHEMATICS" is finite. This is because it contains a limited, countable number of distinct elements (letters).

The distinct letters in "MATHEMATICS" are:
M, A, T, H, E, I, C, S.

Thus, the set can be written as:
{M,A,T,H,E,I,C,S}\{ M, A, T, H, E, I, C, S \}

This set contains 8 distinct elements, which is a finite number.

Would you like more details on set theory concepts or clarification on this?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the difference between finite and infinite sets?
  2. Can a set contain repeated elements?
  3. How do you represent a set in mathematical notation?
  4. What is the cardinality of a set?
  5. How would you define the power set of the set of letters in "MATHEMATICS"?

Tip: A set in set theory only lists unique elements, even if they appear multiple times in the original source.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Finite and Infinite Sets
Cardinality

Formulas

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Theorems

Basic Set Theory Principles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8