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SET THEORY
Set theory is branch of mathematics that deals with the
properties of well-defined collections of objects -may or may
not be of a mathematical nature, such as numbers or functions.
The theory is less valuable in direct application to ordinary
experience than as a basis for precise and adaptable
terminology for the definition of complex and sophisticated
mathematical concepts.
In Mathematics, a SET is a term that describes
the collection of distinct objects or items that have
something in common. A set is “WELL-
DEFINED” collection of distinct objects. The
individual objects in a set are called MEMBERS
or ELEMENTS.
It means that it must be
Well-defined absolutely clear that which
object belongs to the set and
which does not.
Tell whether or not the given collection is well-defined.
1. A collection of beautiful women
The collection is not well- defined
A= 1,2,3,4,5,6
Give a verbal description
“A is the set of all integers from 1 to 6,
inclusive”
Give a mathematical inclusion rule
A= Integers x 1 x 6