Why the set of irrational numbers is represented as R∖Q instead of R−Q?

Jaiden Elliott

Jaiden Elliott

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2022-11-06

Why the set of irrational numbers is represented as R Q instead of R Q ?

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erlentzed

erlentzed

Beginner2022-11-07Added 22 answers

Both are used to represent the set of irrational numbers
a R Q means that a is a real number that is not a quotient which can also be denoted as a R Q
Emma Hobbs

Emma Hobbs

Beginner2022-11-08Added 2 answers

And − mean the exact same thing in set theory, both mean set difference.

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