Among the following sets, identify all pairs of equal sets?

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The discussion revolves around identifying pairs of equal sets from a list of given sets and determining the cardinality of each set. The subject area pertains to set theory and concepts of cardinality.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • The original poster attempts to categorize the sets and express uncertainty regarding the cardinality of certain sets, particularly set e). Other participants confirm the original poster's assessments and engage in clarifying the cardinality of set e).

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing feedback on the original poster's answers. Some guidance has been offered regarding the cardinality of the sets, but there is still exploration of the specifics of set e).

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Participants express uncertainty about the cardinality of set e) and engage in confirming their understanding of the other sets. There may be assumptions regarding the definitions of empty sets and their representations.

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1. Among the following sets, identify all pairs of equal sets? What is the cardinality of each one
of the sets?

a) ∅
b) {∅}
c) {{∅}}
d) {∅,{∅}}
e) {∅} \bigcap {{∅}}
f) {{∅},∅}
I would truly appreciate if you explain a bit.
Thank you in advance.
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my answer:

a) Zero
b) one
c) one
d) two
e) not sure but i think it's two or zero.?
f) two
 
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All correct. For e), what do you think the set is?
 


I believe zero.
btw thank you.
 


persian52 said:
I believe zero.
btw thank you.

Yes, it's null.
 

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