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We can also write $\{a, b\} \subset \{a, b, c\}$, which denotes a \textit{strict subset.} \par
The relationship between $\subseteq$ and $\subset$ is the same as the relationship between $\leq$ and $<$. \par
In particular, if $A \subset B$, $A \subseteq B$ and $A \neq B$ \par
For example, $\{a, b, c\} \subseteq \{a, b, c\}$ is true, but $\{a, b, c\} \subset \{a, b, c\}$ is false.
\definition{}
The \textit{empty set}, usually written $\varnothing$, is the unique set containing no elements. \par
By definition, the empty set is a subset of every set. \par
\note[Note]{The $\varnothing$ symbol is called \say{varnothing.} If you'd like to know why, ask an instructor.}
\problem{}
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Let $A$ be a set with $n$ elements. \par
How many elements does $\mathcal{P}(A)$ have? \par
\hint{Binary may help.}
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\problem{}
Show that the set of all sets that do not contain themselves is not a set. \par
\vfill
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