Is a Subset of a Countable Set also Countable?

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Homework Statement


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I got to proof that the statement is denumberable

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My attempt was that 2^k != 3^k (is not) for all k in N (natural numbers)
 
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The set is obviously infinite. So now all you have to do is prove that a subset of a countable set is also countable.

I think proving this in general will be easier than attacking the specific question you posted.