In set theory and combinatorics, how many distinct subsets does a finite set containing exactly 6 elements possess?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D.

  1. Step 1: The power set of a set with elements has elements. Step 2. For : . **Answer: . Why not the others:** is ; multiplies ; is the cardinality of the original set.

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