B Subsets: How to List Them?

In summary, to list all the subsets of set B, which has 3 elements, we can use the formula 2^n to find the total number of subsets and then list them out according to the above pattern. We can also use the formula to find the total number of subsets for sets A, C, D, and E, which have 4, 4, 5, and 2 elements respectively.
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Homework Statement


List all the subsets of set B.
B = {4,8,12}


Homework Equations


A={5,10,15,20} C={4,8,12,16} D={2,4,6,8,10} E={4,12}


The Attempt at a Solution


I know that the equation for finding the number of subsets is 2n, but I don't exactly understand how I'm supposed to list them.
 
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Craß said:

Homework Statement


List all the subsets of set B.
B = {4,8,12}


Homework Equations


A={5,10,15,20} C={4,8,12,16} D={2,4,6,8,10} E={4,12}
How are these relevant to your problem?
Craß said:

The Attempt at a Solution


I know that the equation for finding the number of subsets is 2n, but I don't exactly understand how I'm supposed to list them.
First off, 2n is not an equation. To use this expression you need to know what n is in your problem, which is the number of elements in the set.
 
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Could you please at least answer my question instead of pointing out the flaws in my post? I think that it's pretty straight forward even though I don't know what the hell I'm talking about. But hey, that's why I'm asking for help.
 
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What is n in your problem? When you answer that, you'll have a start on figuring things out.
 
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In general, a set with n elements has the following subsets:
The empty set.
The one-element subsets.
The two-element subsets.
...
The subset with n elements (the set itself).
 

What is a subset?

A subset is a collection of elements from a larger set that contains only a portion of the original set's elements.

How do you list all the subsets of a set?

To list all the subsets of a set, you can use a systematic approach known as the "power set" method. This involves listing all possible combinations of elements from the original set, including the empty set and the original set itself.

What is the number of subsets in a set with n elements?

The number of subsets in a set with n elements is equal to 2 to the power of n. For example, a set with 3 elements would have 8 subsets (2^3).

What is the relationship between subsets and proper subsets?

A proper subset is a subset that does not contain all of the elements of the original set. In other words, a proper subset is a subset that is smaller than the original set. All proper subsets are also subsets, but not all subsets are proper subsets.

Why are subsets important in mathematics and science?

Subsets are important in mathematics and science because they allow us to study smaller, more manageable parts of a larger set. This can help us to better understand and analyze complex systems and relationships. In addition, subsets play a crucial role in fields such as statistics, where subsets of data are often used to make inferences about a larger population.

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