Logic and Mathematical Language

Braces

Symbol that denotes a grouping of elements in a set.
Braces are always used in pairs. Braces can be used as a symbol to group operations. Ex. : {8 + 3(5 – 2) – 5}

Notation

The brace symbol is { }.

Examples

P = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7} Q = {x ∈ [latex]\mathbb{N}[/latex] ∣ x < 8}

Historical Note

François Viète introduced braces in 1593.

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