Novelas, Arvin

BA COMM 1-A SOUTH

Mr. Renato De Guzman

Assignment #3

1. Enumerate and explain the importance/advantage of mathematical

language.

In mathematics language was designed for numbers, sets, and functions and
also to perform functions that can help us for convenient understanding.

2. Enumerate commonly used symbols in mathematics and its name.

the ten digits: 0, 1, 2 ,3 ,4 ,5 ,6 ,7 ,8 ,9 ,10

the operations: +, -, x , ÷
∩∪⊂ ⊃
SETS: , , ,
VARIALBLES: a, b, c, x and y
special symbols: = , <, >, ≤, ≥, π
∨→ ↔
logic symbols: ~, ^, , ,
set notations : N, W , Z, Q , R, C

3. Enumerate some important sets on numbers.

N= {1, 2, 3, …} = the rest of natural numbers

W= {0, 1, 2, 3, …} = the set of whole numbers
Z= {…-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ….} = the set of integers
Q = THE SET OF RATIONAL NUMBERS
Q’ = THE SET OF IRRATIONAL NUMBERS
R = the set of real numbers
C = the set of complex numbers

4. Explain the following characteristics of mathematical language:

A) Precise (ACCURATE) refers to how consistent any given values are with each
other. It shows the closeness of the given values, or measurements are with
each other.
B) Concise (briefly/ summary) able to express complex thoughts with relative
ease
C) Powerful (be able to express complex thoughts)

 5. What is the word “variable” and its advantages in

mathematics?
It represented a letter like x or y. Also, a symbol of a value
we’re about to discover.

the advantage of variable is it helps us by allowing us to

give a temporary name on what we are seeking so that we
can perform concrete computations discovering its
possible value.

6. What is the difference between the following word and

give examples?

A) Equal sets and Equivalent sets • Equal sets - sets with

exactly the same element and cardinality.

Example: A= {1,0,0,e) B= {e,v,0,1)

• Equivalent sets - set with the same number of elements

or cardinality.

Example: A= {heart) B= {1,2,3,4,5)

B) Joint Sets and Disjoint sets • Joint Sets - sets with

common elements (intersection)

Example: A= {s.h1.c.t) B= {s.h,0,es)

• Disjoint Sets - Sets with no common elements

Example: A-{h,0.6) B= (dite,u) The set of A and B are

disjoint since no elements is common.