Gec Math Wk2
Gec Math Wk2
Gec Math Wk2
Learning Objectives
✓Determine the mathematical symbols and language,
syntax, and its own rules and its use to communicate
ideas with precision and conciseness.
Mathematical Language
➢Precise
➢Concise
➢Powerful
Precise
Σ - the sum of
∃ - there exists
∀ - for every (for any)
∈ - element of (or member of)
∉ - not an element of (or not a member of)
⊆ - subset of
⇒ - if…, then
⇔ - if and only if
ℜ - set of real numbers
ℕ - set of natural numbers
ℤ - set of integers
ℚ - set of rational numbers
∞ - infinity
Truth Sentences
Example:
• 9 is a prime a number
• 5+3=8
• 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 ≥ 0
• 10 < -3
Truth Table
CONJUNCTION ⋀ AND
DISJUNCTION ⋁ OR
NEGATION ¬ NOT
CONDITIONAL ⟹ IF…THEN…