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Set Builder Notation Calculator

Variable Symbol (e.g., x, n, y):

Universal Set / Domain: ℕ (Natural Numbers: {1, 2, 3, …}) ℤ (Integers: {…, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, …}) ℚ (Rational Numbers) ℝ (Real Numbers)

Condition / Predicate (e.g., x > 5, x % 2 == 0, x*x < 25): Use `==` for equality, `%` for modulo. Supported operators: `==`, `!=`, `>`, `=`, `<=`, `+`, `-`, `*`, `/`, `%`, `AND`, `OR`, `NOT` (case-insensitive). For element listing, simple conditions work best.

Set Builder Notation:

{ x | x ∈ ℕ, x > 3 AND x < 10 }

Example Elements (if enumerable):

{ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 }

Understanding Set Builder Notation

Set builder notation is a powerful mathematical tool used to define a set by specifying the properties that its members must satisfy. Instead of listing every element (which is often impossible for infinite sets), it provides a rule or condition that determines membership.

The Structure of Set Builder Notation

The general form of set builder notation is:

{ variable | condition }

Or, more formally, including the universal set:

{ variable | variable ∈ Universal Set, condition }

Let's break down its components:

Variable: This is a placeholder symbol (e.g., x, n, y) that represents an arbitrary element of the set being defined.
The Vertical Bar (|) or Colon (:): This is read as "such that" or "where". It separates the variable from the condition.
Universal Set / Domain (∈ Universal Set): This specifies the larger set from which the elements are drawn. Common universal sets include:
- ℕ (Natural Numbers): {1, 2, 3, …} (sometimes includes 0)
- ℤ (Integers): {…, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, …}
- ℚ (Rational Numbers): Numbers that can be expressed as a fraction a/b where a, b are integers and b ≠ 0.
- ℝ (Real Numbers): All rational and irrational numbers.
Condition / Predicate: This is the rule or property that the variable must satisfy to be a member of the set. It's a mathematical statement involving the variable.

How to Use the Set Builder Calculator

Our Set Builder Notation Calculator helps you construct and visualize sets defined by conditions:

Variable Symbol: Enter the symbol you want to use for the elements of your set (e.g., x, n).
Universal Set / Domain: Choose the larger set from which your elements will be drawn (Natural Numbers, Integers, Rational Numbers, or Real Numbers). This context is crucial for defining the set.
Condition / Predicate: Input the mathematical condition that elements must satisfy. Use standard mathematical operators. For logical operations, use AND, OR, NOT (case-insensitive). For example:
- x > 5
- n % 2 == 0 (for even numbers)
- y * y < 25
- x > 0 AND x < 10
Generate Set: Click the button to see the formal set builder notation and, for enumerable sets (Natural Numbers, Integers within a reasonable range), a list of example elements.

Examples of Set Builder Notation

Let's look at a few examples:

Example 1: Even Natural Numbers Less Than 10

Variable Symbol: n
Universal Set: ℕ (Natural Numbers)
Condition: n % 2 == 0 AND n < 10
Output Notation: { n | n ∈ ℕ, n % 2 == 0 AND n < 10 }
Output Elements: { 2, 4, 6, 8 }

Example 2: Integers Whose Square is Less Than or Equal to 9

Variable Symbol: x
Universal Set: ℤ (Integers)
Condition: x * x <= 9
Output Notation: { x | x ∈ ℤ, x * x <= 9 }
Output Elements: { -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3 }

Example 3: Real Numbers Greater Than 0

Variable Symbol: y
Universal Set: ℝ (Real Numbers)
Condition: y > 0
Output Notation: { y | y ∈ ℝ, y > 0 }
Output Elements: Elements cannot be easily listed for infinite, dense sets like Real Numbers.

This calculator is a helpful tool for students and professionals alike to practice and understand the concise and powerful language of set theory.