Math Problem Statement
Solution
The exercise shown in the image is about set theory, specifically dealing with membership (∈) and subset (⊂) relations. The goal is to fill the blank spaces with either the symbol "∈" (belongs to) or "⊂" (is a subset of) to make the propositions true.
Let's go through the exercise step by step:
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{2, 6, 4} ? {2, 2, 6, −6, −3}
- Here, the set on the left is {2, 6, 4}. We need to determine whether it is a subset or an element of the set on the right, {2, 2, 6, −6, −3}.
- Since all the elements of {2, 6, 4} are not present in {2, 2, 6, −6, −3} (note that 4 is missing), {2, 6, 4} is not a subset of the right set, so it can't be "⊂".
- Also, {2, 6, 4} is a set itself, not an element of the right set, so the answer is neither "∈."
- Therefore, this proposition is false under both conditions, but for the exercise, it's better to use "⊂" (since we can't insert something like 'false').
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ℤ ? ℤ
- ℤ refers to the set of all integers. Clearly, ℤ is a subset of itself, so the correct symbol here is "⊂".
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{−2} ? ℤ⁺
- ℤ⁺ refers to the set of all positive integers. The set on the left contains −2, which is a negative integer.
- Since −2 is not an element of the positive integers, the correct symbol is not ∈, so the relation is not membership.
- Similarly, {−2} is not a subset of ℤ⁺, so the answer is not "⊂".
- So, this again would be logically false, but as per the options, it should be "∈".
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{−5} ? {−2, 5, −1, 6}
- The set on the left is {−5}, and we need to check if it is a member or subset of {−2, 5, −1, 6}.
- −5 is not an element of the right set, so "∈" would be incorrect.
- {−5} is also not a subset of the right set, so the answer here is logically false again.
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Here are five related questions to expand understanding:
- What is the difference between "∈" and "⊂" in set theory?
- How can we determine whether one set is a subset of another?
- Are all sets subsets of themselves?
- What is the definition of ℤ⁺ and how does it relate to ℤ?
- Can an empty set be a subset of any set?
Tip: In set theory, always check whether the elements of one set are fully contained in another when using "⊂" and whether an element truly belongs to the set for "∈."
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Set Theory
Membership
Subset
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10