Finding the elements of these sets

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The discussion revolves around identifying the elements of specific sets related to the variable n, particularly in the context of mathematical expressions involving multiples of 2π. Participants are engaged in clarifying the values that n can take in relation to these sets.

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  • Participants are exploring how to specify the values of n, questioning whether n can be rational or real numbers. There is a focus on determining the correct set of integers that n belongs to, with suggestions on how to express this set.

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The discussion is active, with participants providing hints and suggestions on how to articulate the values of n. There is a collaborative effort to refine the expression of the answer, with multiple interpretations being explored regarding the nature of n.

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Participants are discussing the constraints of the problem, particularly the need to specify the set of values for n clearly, which is essential for the accuracy of the mathematical expression being analyzed.

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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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