1 Introduction 2 Mathematics is not only about computing 3 Basic concepts 3.1 Note on mathematical notation 3.2 Sets and set operations 3.3 Number sets 3.4 Significant subsets of real numbers 3.5 Propositions and logical connectives 3.6 Abbreviated writing of sums and products 3.7 Factorial and binomial coefficient 3.8 Important constants 4 Elementary functions 5 Analytical geometry 6 Warning 7 List of the used symbols Index Bibliography

3 Basic concepts

If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.

Isaac Newton

3.1 Note on mathematical notation

3.2 Sets and set operations

3.3 Number sets

3.4 Significant subsets of real numbers

3.5 Propositions and logical connectives

3.6 Abbreviated writing of sums and products

3.7 Factorial and binomial coefficient

3.8 Important constants

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