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The discussion centers on determining the appropriate set of values for the variable n in the expression {##2\pi n##}. Participants confirm that n must belong to the set of integers, denoted as ##\mathbb{Z}##, to yield values such as {..., -4π, -2π, 0, 2π, 4π, ...}. The correct formulation is {##2\pi n, n \in \mathbb{Z}##}, establishing that n cannot be arbitrary rational or real numbers like 1/2. This clarification is essential for accurately defining the set of outputs for the given mathematical expression.

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Homework Statement
Write each of the following sets by listing their elements between braces.
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Can anyone please check/confirm my answers? I've shown my work and I boxed around all of my answers. Thank you.
 

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It's good except the last one, where you should specify what values n can take.
 
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FactChecker said:
It's good except the last one, where you should specify what values n can take.
But how should I specify what values n can take? Any hints?
 
Math100 said:
But how should I specify what values n can take? Any hints?
Can n be an arbitrary rational number, such as 1/2? Can n be any real number? Some details on the possible values of n are what @FactChecker is looking for.
 
No, n cannot be 1/2.
 
Just say what set of values n can take. Like {##2\pi n, n \in ?##}
 
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FactChecker said:
Just say what set of values n can take. Like {##2\pi n, n \in ?
{...,-4pi, -2pi, 0, 2pi, 4pi, ...}
 
Math100 said:
{...,-4pi, -2pi, 0, 2pi, 4pi, ...}
So for ##2\pi n## to take on those values, what set of numbers does n belong to? That's what we're trying to get you to tell us.
 
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Mark44 said:
So for ##2\pi n## to take on those values, what set of numbers does n belong to? That's what we're trying to get you to tell us.
{..., -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, ...}
Is that the right answer?
 
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{..., -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, ...}
Is that the right answer?
Also known as the integers, ##\mathbb{Z}##
So a good expression of the answer is {##2\pi n, n \in \mathbb{Z}##}
 
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FactChecker said:
Also known as the integers, ##\mathbb{Z}##
So a good expression of the answer is {##2\pi n, n \in \mathbb{Z}##}
Thank you so much!
 
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