Subsets Definition and 209 Threads
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I Billard balls on table
My solution like this but I'm not sure. What do you think? In each operation, one or more balls are selected from the current table and transferred to the other table. The same subset of balls cannot be selected more than once. We want to find find the maximum number of operations that can be...- littlemathquark
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- Balls Combinatorics Subsets
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I Measure with respect to complete measure is also complete
A measure space ##(X,\mathcal M,\mu)## is complete iff $$S\subset N\in\mathcal M\text{ and }\mu(N)=0\implies S\in\mathcal M.$$The meaning of a complete measure is a measure whose domain includes all subsets of null sets. Suppose now ##\mu## is complete. Under what conditions is ##\nu## also...- psie
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- Measure theory Subsets
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis
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I Proof about pre-images of functions
The problem reads: ##f:M \rightarrow N##, and ##L \subseteq M## and ##P \subseteq N##. Then prove that ##L \subseteq f^{-1}(f(L))## and ##f(f^{-1}(P)) \subseteq P##. My co-students and I can't find a way to prove this. I hope, someone here will be able to help us out. It would be very...- PhysicsRock
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- Functions Linear algebra Proof Sets Subsets
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I Is the solution to this problem as trivial as I think?
The problem goes as follows: Let ##M, N## be sets and ##f : M \rightarrow N##. Further let ##L \subseteq M## and ##P \subseteq N##. Then show that ##L \subseteq f^{-1}(f(L))## and ##f^{-1}(f(P)) \subseteq P##. Obviously, I would simply use the definition of a functions inverse to obtain...- PhysicsRock
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- Function Inverse function Set Subsets
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- Forum: Linear and Abstract Algebra
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Finding all subsets of a list of positive integers using backtracking
The following Python 3 code is provided as the solution to this problem (https://leetcode.com/problems/subsets/solution/) that asks to find all subsets of a list of integers. For example, for the list below the output is [[], [1], [1, 2], [1, 2, 3], [1, 3], [2], [2, 3], [3]]. I am not familiar...- Andrew1235
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- Integers List Positive Subsets
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- Forum: Programming and Computer Science
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Is it possible to make graphs of subsets of Rational Numbers in Mathem
Is it possible to make subsets of rational numbers in Mathematica using the plot command, or any other command? Ie., say I want to graph the set of rational numbers from 0 to 1.- MidgetDwarf
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- Graphs Numbers Rational Subsets
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MHB How is lexicographic order used in ranking and unranking subsets?
Hey! :giggle: I am looking at the following codes: It is lexicographic order related to ranking and unranking. Here is also an example: There is also the Gray code: with the repective examples: I haven't really understood the ranking and the unranking. So we have a set and...- mathmari
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- Ranking Subsets
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- Forum: Programming and Computer Science
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How many subsets are in {∅} and {0}?
For ##{∅}##, I've come to the conclusion that there is only one subset because it has the empty set and itself as subsets. In this case, there are the same thing. For ##{0}##, there should be two subsets; the empty set and the set itself. Am I right?- angela107
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- Subsets
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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MHB Subsets of permutation group: Properties
Hey! 😊 Let $G$ be a permutation group of a set $X\neq \emptyset$ and let $x,y\in X$. We define: \begin{align*}&G_x:=\{g\in G\mid g(x)=x\} \\ &G_{x\rightarrow y}:=\{g\in G\mid g(x)=y\} \\ &B:=\{y\in X\mid \exists g\in G: g(x)=y\}\end{align*} Show the following: $G_x$ is a subgroup of $G$. The...- mathmari
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- Group Permutation Properties Subsets
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- Forum: Linear and Abstract Algebra
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I Closed Subsets in a Toplogical space ....
I am reading Sasho Kalajdzievski's book: "An Illustrated Introduction to Topology and Homotopy" and am currently focused on Chapter 3: Topological Spaces: Definitions and Examples ... ... I need some help in order to fully understand Kalajdzievski's definition of a closed set in a...- Math Amateur
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- Closed Space Subsets
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis
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MHB Countably Dense Subsets in a Metric Space .... Stromberg, Lemma 3.44 .... ....
I am reading Karl R. Stromberg's book: "An Introduction to Classical Real Analysis". ... ... I am focused on Chapter 3: Limits and Continuity ... ... I need help in order to fully understand the proof of Lemma 3.44 on page 105 ... ... Lemma 3.44 and its proof read as follows: In the above...- Math Amateur
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- Metric Metric space Space Subsets
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis
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MHB Open Subsets in a Metric Space .... Stromberg, Theorem 3.6 ... ....
I am reading Karl R. Stromberg's book: "An Introduction to Classical Real Analysis". ... ... I am focused on Chapter 3: Limits and Continuity ... ... I need help in order to fully understand the proof of Theorem 3.6 on page 94 ... ... Theorem 3.6 and its proof read as follows: In the above...- Math Amateur
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- Metric Metric space Space Subsets Theorem
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis
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MHB Compact Subsets of R .... Sohrab, Proposition 4.1.8 .... ....
I am reading Houshang H. Sohrab's book: "Basic Real Analysis" (Second Edition). I am focused on Chapter 4: Topology of [FONT=MathJax_AMS]R and Continuity ... ... I need help in order to fully understand the proof of Proposition 4.1.8 ...Proposition 4.1.8 and its proof read as follows:In the...- Math Amateur
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- Compact Subsets
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis
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I Compact Subsets of R .... Sohrab, Proposition 4.1.8 .... ....
I am reading Houshang H. Sohrab's book: "Basic Real Analysis" (Second Edition). I am focused on Chapter 4: Topology of R and Continuity ... ... I need help in order to fully understand the proof of Proposition 4.1.8 ...Proposition 4.1.8 and its proof read as follows: In the above proof by...- Math Amateur
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- Compact Subsets
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis
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I Compact Subsets of R .... Sohrab, Proposition 4.1.1 (Lindelof) ....
I am reading Houshang H. Sohrab's book: "Basic Real Analysis" (Second Edition). I am focused on Chapter 4: Topology of ##\mathbb{R}## and Continuity ... ... I need help in order to fully understand the proof of Proposition 4.1.1...Proposition 4.1.1, some preliminary notes and its proof read...- Math Amateur
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- Compact Subsets
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis
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MHB Compact Subsets of R .... Sohrab, Proposition 4.1.1 (Lindelof)
I am reading Houshang H. Sohrab's book: "Basic Real Analysis" (Second Edition). I am focused on Chapter 4: Topology of $$\mathbb{R}$$ and Continuity ... ... I need help in order to fully understand the proof of Proposition 4.1.1...Proposition 4.1.1, some preliminary notes and its proof read...- Math Amateur
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- Compact Subsets
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis
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How many subsets of size three or less are in a n-object set
Homework Statement (a) How many ways can at most three people out of a selection of ##n## applicants be selected for a job? (b) How many subsets of size at most three are there in a set of size ##n##? (c) How many ways can a given subset of size three or fewer be chosen for the job? Homework...- Eclair_de_XII
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- Set Subsets
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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MHB Proper Subsets and Relations of Sets
Q1: Write all proper subsets of S = {1, 2, 3, 4 }. Q2: Let S = {1,2,5,6 } Define a relation R on S of at least four order pairs, as (a,b) R iff a*b is even (i.e. a multiply by b is even)...- saaddii
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- Relations Sets Subsets
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MHB What are the basis subsets of a 5-element vector space with additional vectors?
Hey! :o Let $V$ be a vector space with with a 5-element basis $B=\{b_1, \ldots , b_5\}$ and let $v_1:=b_1+b_2$, $v_2:=b_2+b_4$ and $\displaystyle{v_3:=\sum_{i=1}^5(-1)^ib_i}$. I want to determine all subsets of $B\cup \{v_1, v_2, v_3\}$ that form a basis of $V$. Are the desired subsets the...- mathmari
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- Basis Form Subsets
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- Forum: Linear and Abstract Algebra
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MHB Understanding Proper Subsets of Ordinals in Searcoid's Theorem 1.4.4 - Peter
I am reading Micheal Searcoid's book: "Elements of Abstract Analysis" ... ... I am currently focused on understanding Chapter 1: Sets ... and in particular Section 1.4 Ordinals ... I have another question regarding the proof of Theorem 1.4.4 ... Theorem 1.4.4 reads as follows: In the above...- Math Amateur
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- Subsets Theorem
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- Forum: Set Theory, Logic, Probability, Statistics
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I Proper Subsets of Ordinals .... .... Another Question .... ....
I am reading Micheal Searcoid's book: "Elements of Abstract Analysis" ... ... I am currently focused on understanding Chapter 1: Sets ... and in particular Section 1.4 Ordinals ... I have another question regarding the proof of Theorem 1.4.4 ... Theorem 1.4.4 reads as follows: In the above...- Math Amateur
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- Subsets
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis
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I Proper Subsets of Ordinals .... .... Searcoid, Theorem 1.4.4 .
I am reading Micheal Searcoid's book: "Elements of Abstract Analysis" ... ... I am currently focused on understanding Chapter 1: Sets ... and in particular Section 1.4 Ordinals ... I need some help in fully understanding Theorem 1.4.4 ... Theorem 1.4.4 reads as follows: In the above proof...- Math Amateur
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- Subsets Theorem
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis
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Question about a function of sets
Let a function ##f:X \to X## be defined. Let A and B be sets such that ##A \subseteq X## and ##B \subseteq X##. Then which of the following are correct ? a) ##f(A \cup B) = f(A) \cup f(B)## b) ##f(A \cap B) = f(A) \cap f(B)## c) ##f^{-1}(A \cup B) = f^{-1}(A) \cup f^{-1}(B)## d) ##f^{-1}(A \cap...- ubergewehr273
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- Function Functions Set theory Sets Subsets Topology
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Proving S is a Subset of T in R³
Homework Statement Show that S ⊆ T, where S and T are both subsets of R^3. Homework Equations S = {(1, 2, 1), (1, 1, 2)}, T ={(x,y,3x−y): x,y∈R} The Attempt at a Solution I considered finding if S is a spanning set for T but I'm aware that this is perhaps not relevant. If I find {α(1, 2, 1)...- umzung
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- linear algebra subsets subspaces
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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MHB Open Subsets of R^n .... D&K Lemma 1.2.5
I am reading "Multidimensional Real Analysis I: Differentiation by J. J. Duistermaat and J. A. C. Kolk ... I am focused on Chapter 1: Continuity ... ... I need help with an aspect of Lemma 1.2.5 (ii) ... Duistermaat and Kolk"s statement and proof of Lemma 1.2.5 reads as follows: My question...- Math Amateur
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- Subsets
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis
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MHB Find the maximal number of subsets, k.
Let $A_1, A_2, … , A_k$ be distinct subsets of $\left \{ 1,2,...,2018 \right \}$, such that for each $1 \leq i < j \leq k$ the intersection $A_i \cap A_j$ forms an arithmetic progression. Find the maximal value of $k$.- lfdahl
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- Subsets
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- Forum: General Math
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B Subsets of Rational Numbers and Well-Ordered Sets
This isn't original or anything, but I was thinking about how would one go about formalizing (in a general sense) an informal wikipedia picture such as this: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e6/Omega-exp-omega-labeled.svg/487px-Omega-exp-omega-labeled.svg.png For example...- SSequence
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- Numbers Rational Sets Subsets
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I Sets, Subsets, Possible Relations
Given a set, there are subsets and possible relations between those arbitrary subsets. For a given example set, the possible relation between the subsets of the example set will narrow down to the "true" possible relations between those subsets. a) {1} Number of Subsets: ##2^1 = 2## (∅, {1})...- Figaro
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- Mathematical induction Relations Set theory Sets Subsets
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Are the following subsets open in the standard topology?
Homework Statement Determine whether the following subsets are open in the standard topology: a) ##(0,1)## b) ##[0,1)## c) ##(0,\infty)## d) ##\{x \in (0,1) : \forall n \in \mathbb{Z}^{+}## ##, x \not= \frac{1}{n}\} ## Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution a) ##(0,1)## is open because...- sa1988
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- Standard Subsets Topology
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Combinatorics: looking for an alternative solution
Homework Statement Show that every subset with 6 elements of {1,2,3,4, ..., 9} contains 2 elements with sum 10. I solved this (solution below) but I want to do this easier using the pidgeon hole principle. Homework Equations Pidgeon hole principle Combinatorics The Attempt at a Solution...- member 587159
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- Combinatorics Sets Subsets
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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MHB Proving Subsets of Intervals in $\mathbb{R}$
Let $I \subseteq \mathbb{R}$ be an interval. Prove that 1. If $x, y \in I$ and $ x \le y$ then $[x,y] \subseteq I$. 2. If $I$ is an open interval, and if $x \in I$, then there is some $\delta > 0 $ such that $[x-\delta, x+\delta] \subseteq I$.- NoName3
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- intervals Subsets
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MHB Subspace spanned by subsets of polynomials
In the linear space of all real polynomials $p(t)$, describe the subspace spanned by each of the following subsets of polynomials and determine the dimension of this subspace. (a) $$\left\{1,t^2,t^4\right\}$$, (b)$$ \left\{t,t^3,t^4\right\}$$, (c) $$\left\{t,t^2\right\}$$, (d) $\left\{1+t...- Guest2
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- Polynomials Subsets Subspace
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Clarification: proof that perfect subsets of R^k uncountable
From Baby Rudin "Thm: Let P be a non-empty, perfect subset of R^k. Then P is uncountable. Pf: Since P has limit points, P must be infinite. Suppose P is countable, list the point of P {x1 ...xn }. Construct a sequence of nbhds. as follows. Let V1 be any nbhd of x1 . Suppose Vn has been...- cpsinkule
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- Proof Subsets
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Inner Joins between Subsets of the Same Table.
Hi, All, I am trying to figure out the syntax for doing joins between subsets of the same table. I have: Employee ( EmpId PK , EmpFirst, EmpLast, EmpMid, DateHired, SSN, DateBirth, Gender, PhoneNum, ReportsTo) And I want to find , for each employee, the person they report to. So I am...- WWGD
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- Subsets Table
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MHB Can we take limits to infinity in finite sets of $\Bbb{N}$?
İn a finite set, can we take limit to $\infty$ ? Also, can you give an example related to infinite subset of $\Bbb{N}$ ?- ozkan12
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- Infinite Limits Subsets
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MHB Subsets in the Affine Plane and ideals of K[A^n]
I am trying to gain an understanding of the basics of elementary algebraic geometry and am reading Dummit and Foote Chapter 15: Commutative Rings and Algebraic Geometry ... At present I am focused on Section 15.1 Noetherian Rings and Affine Algebraic Sets ... ... I need someone to confirm some...- Math Amateur
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- Plane Subsets
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Prove of number of subsets of a set
Homework Statement A= {a1,...am}, B= {b1,...an}. If f: A→B is a function, then f(a1) can take anyone of the n values b1,...bn. Similarly f(a2). Then there are nm such function. I understand this part. So in my book, using this principle, nC0 + nC1 + ... + nCn = 2n is proved. It has taken a...- rajeshmarndi
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- Set Subsets
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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Show converges uniformly on compact subsets of C
Homework Statement If α > 1, show: ∏ (1 - \frac{z}{n^α}) converges uniformly on compact subsets of ℂ. Homework Equations We say that ∏ fn converges uniformly on A if 1. ∃n0 such that fn(z) ≠ 0, ∀n ≥ n0, ∀z ∈ A. 2. {∏ fn} n=n0 to n0+0, converges uniformly on A to a non-vanishing function...- Shackleford
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- Compact Subsets
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Proof Linear Span Subsets: Proving L(S) is Smallest Subspace of V
This question asks me to prove a statement regarding linear spans. I have devised a proof but I am not sure if it is substantial enough to prove the statement. 1. Homework Statement Let L(S) be the subspace spanned by a subset S of a linear space V. Prove that if S is a subset of T and T is a...- Caroline Fields
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- Linear Span Subsets
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Proving C is a Subset of D: Problem Statement & Attempt at Solution
1. The problem statement. consider the following sets; C = {(x, y) ∈ R^2 : y ≥ (x + 2)^2}, D = {(x, y) ∈ R^2 : y ≥ 4x + 4}. show that C is a subset of D. 3. Attempt at solution. Let (x,y) be an arbitrary element of C, then y ≥ x^2 + 4x + 4. Rearranging the inequality gives y - 4 ≥ x^2 +...- HMPARTICLE
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- Subsets
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How to Use Counting Methods and Inclusion-Exclusion for Subsets?
Homework Statement Let Ω be the universe and A1, A2, A3, ..., An the subsets of Ω. Prove that the number of elements of Ω that belongs to exactly p (p≤n) of the sets A1, A2, A3, ..., An is \sum_{k=0}^{n-p}(-1)^k\binom{p+k}{k}S_{p+k} in which S_{0} = |\Omega| S_{1} =...- Dinheiro
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- Counting Subsets
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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How many subsets are there of a set consisting of n elements?
Hi, So I understand this problem a little, I just can't understand the ending! So saying that we have n elements, we want all the subsets consisting of r elements where r goes from 0 to n. So we want (n choose 0) + (n choose 1) + ... + (n choose n) which is the summation of n choose r for...- lesdavies123
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- Elements Set Subsets
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Topology generated by a collection of subsets of ##X##
Homework Statement . Let ##X## be a set and ##\mathcal A \subset \mathcal P(X)##. Prove that there is a topology ##σ(A)## on ##X## that satisfies (i) every element of ##A## is open for ##σ(A)## (ii) if ##\tau## is a topology on ##X## such that every element of ##\mathcal A## is open for...- mahler1
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- Subsets Topology
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Describing closures and interiors of subsets of Moore Plane
Homework Statement . Let ##X=\{(x,y) \in \mathbb R^2 :y \geq 0\}##. If ##p=(x,y)## with ##y>0##, let ##\mathcal F_p=\{B_r(p) : 0<r<y\}##, and if ##p=(x,0)##, let ##\mathcal F_p=\{B_r(x,r) \cup \{p\}: 0<r\}##. Then, there is a neighbourhood filter system generated on ##X## and if ##\tau=\{A...- mahler1
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- Plane Subsets
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Infimum of Subsets in R: True or False?
Homework Statement If a is both the infimum of A\subseteq \mathbb{R} and of B\subseteq \mathbb{R} then a is also the infimum of A\capB Is this statement true or false? If true, prove it. If false, give a counterexample. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I think...- Bolz
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- Subsets
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Min/max of functions restricted to subsets of their domains
If the critical points corresponding to the global min/max of a function ##f:\mathbb{R}^2\rightarrow\mathbb{R}## lie in a subset ##A## of ##\mathbb{R}^2##, then the global min/max of ##f## in ##A## correspond to the global min/max of ##f##. If the global min/max of ##f## lie outside of ##A##...- V0ODO0CH1LD
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- domains Functions Subsets
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MHB With how many ways can we choose disjoint subsets?
Hello again! :D I am given the following exercise: With how many ways can we choose disjoint subsets $A$ and $B$ of the set $[n]=\{1,2, \dots,n \}$,if we require that the sets $A$ and $B$ are non-empty. Without the requirement,it would be like that: For each element $i$,we have: $i \in A, i...- evinda
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- Subsets
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- Forum: Set Theory, Logic, Probability, Statistics
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MHB What is the meaning of one-to-one correspondence between subsets of S?
What is the meaning of one-to-one correspondence between subsets of S?- yakin
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- Subsets
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Prove that the set of all 2-element subsets of N is denumerable.
I am having difficulty with the following Exercise due next week. Prove that the set of all 2-element subsets of ##N## is denumerable. (Exercise 10.12 from Chartrand, Polimeni & Zhang's Mathematical Proofs: A Transition to Advanced Mathematics; 3rd ed.; pg. 262). My idea so far was...- Tsunoyukami
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- Set Subsets
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MHB Why do the subsets in a partition have to be nonempty?
"A partition of a set X is a set of nonempty subsets of X such that every element x in X is in exactly one of these subsets." I was just wondering why the subsets must be nonempty. Is it just convention/convenient or is it because it would violate something else? Thanks!- Ragnarok7
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- Partition Subsets
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- Forum: Set Theory, Logic, Probability, Statistics