Stage 19 · Sets & Intervals — the Language of Functions

19.3.5 Counting Subsets

19.3 Between One Set and Another

Point 5 of 5

19.3.5 Counting Subsets

Core idea

Each element gives two choices — take it or leave it — so n elements yield 2ⁿ subsets.

Module goal. Use the "circle inside a circle" picture to understand subsets, proper subsets, and equality, building comparisons between sets
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