2. Forget everything you know
about numbers.
In fact, forget you even know
what a number is.
This is where mathematics
starts.
Instead of math with numbers,
we will now think about math
with things".
3. A set is a well-defined group of objects
(called elements), that share a common
characteristics.
An element is a part
of a set.
4. The name of the set is written in capital
letter.
The elements of the
set is written in small
letters and they are
enclosed in a brace.
5. The symbol ∈ means “element of” and the
symbol ∉ “not element of”
Example:
A = {carabao, cow, horse, goat, sheep}
{carabao} ∈ A
{cow} ∈ A
{lion}∉ A
{snake}∉ A
{horse}∈ A
{sheep}∈ A
6. Let’s practice:
Identify whether the given set is well-defined
set or not well-defined set.
1. Set A = { handsome boys in school}
Answer: Not well-defined set
2. { math teachers in your school}
Answer: Well-defined set
3. { honest politicians }
Answer: Not well-defined set