A mathematical concept is independent of the symbol chosen to represent it.
													
																	What does c mean in math sets. 
									
	
		
	
																	We can list each element or member of a set inside curly brackets like this. 
																	Find a and b and explain what that number represents. 
																	For many of the symbols below the symbol is usually synonymous with its corresponding concept but in some situations a different convention may be used. 
																	I just made up the a b sets just now because i needed an somebody to do an example on them so i can use it to help me with my real a b set i m doing now if you understand what i mean. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	A set is a collection of things usually numbers. 
																	Example a 4 5 12 13 13 20 b 3 4 12 14. 
																	That symbol as used in precalculus is one of the number set symbols math mathbb r math for the reals math mathbb n math for the naturals math mathbb. 
																	If this doesn t make sense then just come up with your own a b set and solve. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	So for example a is a set and a is an element in a. 
																	Same with b and b and c and c. 
																	Symbols save time and space when writing.