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hi
what does these notations mean?
n∈N
x∈R
Reply 1
nNn \in \mathbb{N} reads "a natural number n".
xRx \in \mathbb{R} reads "a real number x".

To be picky about this, note the difference between N\mathbb{N} and NN, so write what you mean. (There is no one stopping you from writing english sentences instead of alien symbols, btw.)
Reply 2
thanks
what's the difference between a natural and a real number?
Reply 3
LMAO your fault for not doing CS alevel

natural numbers is any positive whole number including 0
real number is any positive or negative number with or without a fraction (basically it just excludes imaginary numbers)
Reply 4
Original post by zac777
LMAO your fault for not doing CS alevel

natural numbers is any positive whole number including 0
real number is any positive or negative number with or without a fraction (basically it just excludes imaginary numbers)

Is that your syllabus's definition? I'm not saying it's wrong, but when I did Maths the natural numbers were 1, 2, 3, 4 etc. There are 2 competing definitions around (basically either including or excluding 0), so it's best to check on your (and the OP's) syllabus :smile:

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