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= Introduction to Set Theory =

Set theory is a fundamental topic in mathematics that deals with the study of '''sets''', which are collections of '''distinct''' and '''well-defined objects'''. It is the foundation for many advanced topics in mathematics and logic.

== What is a Set? ==

A '''set''' is a collection of objects, called '''elements''' or '''members''', that are grouped together because they share a common property.

* Example: A set of vowels in the English alphabet is written as:
<math>A = \{a, e, i, o, u\}</math>

=== Notation and Terminology ===

* Sets are usually denoted by '''capital letters''' like A, B, C.
* Elements are written '''within curly brackets''' <math>\{\}</math>.
* The symbol '''∈''' means “is an element of”.
  * Example: <math>3 \in \{1, 2, 3\}</math>
* The symbol '''∉''' means “is not an element of”.
  * Example: <math>4 \notin \{1, 2, 3\}</math>

== Methods of Describing Sets ==

There are two main ways to describe a set:

=== 1. Roster Form (Tabular Form) ===
Elements are listed one by one, separated by commas, and enclosed in curly brackets.

* Example: The set of first five natural numbers:
<math>N = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\}</math>

=== 2. Set-Builder Form ===
The set is defined by a '''property''' that its members satisfy.

* Example: The set of all x such that x is a natural number less than 6:
<math>N = \{x \mid x \in \mathbb{N}, x < 6\}</math>

== Types of Sets ==

* '''Finite Set''' – Contains a countable number of elements.
  * Example: <math>\{2, 4, 6, 8\}</math>
* '''Infinite Set''' – Has uncountably many elements.
  * Example: <math>\{1, 2, 3, 4, \ldots\}</math>
* '''Empty Set''' ('''Null Set''') – A set with no elements.
  * Notation: <math>\emptyset</math> or <math>\{\}</math>
* '''Singleton Set''' – A set with only one element.
  * Example: <math>\{7\}</math>
* '''Equal Sets''' – Two sets with exactly the same elements.
  * Example: <math>A = \{1, 2, 3\}, B = \{3, 2, 1\} \Rightarrow A = B</math>

== Examples of Sets ==

Here are some examples that help you understand how sets work in real-life and mathematical problems:

=== Example 1: Set of Prime Numbers Less Than 10 ===
<math>P = \{2, 3, 5, 7\}</math>

=== Example 2: Set of Letters in the Word "APPLE" ===
Since sets contain '''distinct elements''', repeated letters are written only once.
<math>A = \{A, P, L, E\}</math>

=== Example 3: Set of Even Numbers Between 1 and 10 ===
<math>E = \{2, 4, 6, 8, 10\}</math>

=== Example 4: Set of Natural Numbers Less Than 4 ===
<math>N = \{1, 2, 3\}</math>

== Why Study Set Theory? ==

* It is the '''building block''' of modern mathematics.
* Used in '''logic''', '''probability''', '''algebra''', and '''statistics'''.
* Helps understand and organize '''data''' efficiently.

== Conclusion ==

Set theory is an essential concept in mathematics that helps students understand grouping, categorization, and logical reasoning. Mastering set notation and types of sets builds a strong foundation for more advanced topics in Class 11 and 12.

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