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Math Definitions - Letter P
Chapters
Power Set
Definition of Power Set
A power set is the set of all subsets of a set.
For example, the subsets of the set \(S = \{1,2\}\) are:
- The empty set \(\{\;\}\)
- The one element sets \(\{1\}\) and \(\{2\}\)
- And the whole set \(\{1,2\}\)
\(
P(S) = \{ \{\;\},\{1\},\{2\}, \{1,2\}\}
\)
Description
The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.
Audience
Year 1 to Year 12 students
Learning Objectives
Learn common math terms starting with letter P
Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 6th Feb 2018
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