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Complete the following questions related to basic set theory.

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This picture shows an eight-sided die. The digits on the faces of the die represent elements of a set M .

 

1. Represent M in each of the following ways:

    1. a written description

    2. roster method

    3. set notation

 2. Explain what { } represents when referencing set notation. Give an example.

 

 3. Are sets A and B equivalent given A = {2, 4, 6, 8} and B = {1, 3, 5, 7}? Explain.

 

  4. Are sets D and E equal given D = {a, b, c, d, e} and E = {d ,c ,a, b, e}? Explain.