ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Narrowing of algebraic value sets

Okay kiddo, let me explain it to you in a simpler way.

Imagine you have a set of numbers, like a bunch of toys in a toy box. These numbers can be used in algebra, which is like using rules to play with the toys.

Now, let's say we want to play a game where we can only use certain types of toys, like only the red ones or only the ones that are shaped like triangles. That's what narrowing an algebraic value set means - we're limiting the types of numbers that we can use in the algebra game.

Sometimes this can happen naturally, like if we're solving an equation and we find out that only certain numbers will work as solutions. Other times, we intentionally narrow the set because we want to focus on a specific type of problem or calculation.

So basically, narrowing of algebraic value sets is like putting some toys away so we can play a more specific game with only certain types of toys. Make sense?