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Carrie is finding the set of even numbers within the set of prime numbers.

Of the sets described, which is the universal set?
O all real numbers
O all integers
O prime numbers
even numbers
Please help fast

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Answer:

Prime numbers

Explanation:

Consider that a prime number is a number with only two factors: 1 and itself (Example: {2, 3, 5, 7, ...}). Also, state that 2 is the only even prime number.

The set of all even numbers within the set of prime numbers can be described as {2}. Therefore, the universal set is all prime numbers itself.

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