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The discussion revolves around the correct usage of the symbols ⊆ (subset) and ∈ (element of) in relation to various mathematical sets and numbers. Participants are examining specific examples and definitions related to set theory.

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  • Conceptual clarification

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  • Post 1 presents a question with specific examples where participants need to determine whether to use ⊆ or ∈.
  • Post 2 asks for clarification on the meanings of the symbols ⊆ and ∈.
  • Post 3 provides definitions for ⊆ and ∈, explaining that ⊆ indicates a subset and ∈ indicates an element of a set, with an example illustrating the subset concept.
  • Post 4 acknowledges the definition provided and questions whether ℕ (the set of natural numbers) is considered a set or an element.

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Participants are engaged in clarifying definitions and exploring the examples, but there is no consensus on the specific answers to the initial question posed in Post 1.

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The discussion does not resolve the specific answers to the original question, and assumptions about the definitions of sets and elements are not fully explored.

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Individuals interested in set theory, mathematical notation, or those seeking clarification on the concepts of subsets and elements may find this discussion relevant.

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Question:
Write ⊆ or ∈ in the space provided:
N _______ ℚ
N _______ P(R)
∅ _______ Z
√ 2 _______ R

Solution:
N ∈ ℚ
N ∈ P(R)
∅ ⊆ Z
√ 2 ⊆ R
 
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Can you state what $\subseteq$ and $\in$ means?
 
MarkFL said:
Can you state what $\subseteq$ and $\in$ means?
⊆ = Subset
∈ = Element

Definition:

If all the elements of a set is contained in ANOTHER set, then the set whose elements are contained in another set is a subset.
Ex. Set A 's elements= 1,2,3 Set B's elements= 1,2,3,4,5 so... that means all the elements of Set A are in Set B, so A ⊆ B.
 
Good! :D

So, in reference to the first part of the question, is $\mathbb{N}$ a set or an element?
 

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