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Set, element and membership

Mathematics — first biennium · Lesson

Sets

Set, element and membership

The symbol ∈ links an element to a set; ∉ says that the element does not belong to the set.

Rule
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Example
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What you need to know before the exercises

In this lesson: Represent a finite set and correctly use the membership symbols ∈ and ∉.

How to proceed: Look at the objects on the two sides of the symbol: an element must be on the left and a set on the right.

You can already assume: No specific prerequisite.

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Translate correctly: “2 does not belong to B”.

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How to reason

Look at the objects on the two sides of the symbol: an element must be on the left and a set on the right.

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