👉 Ticket math is a set of mathematical tools and notations used to represent and solve problems involving discrete structures, such as graphs, networks, and combinatorial objects. It extends traditional algebraic methods by introducing concepts like tickets (or ticketsets), which are sets of elements from a larger set that satisfy certain conditions, often related to covering or matching problems. Key operations include union, intersection, and complementation of ticketsets, and the concept of a "ticket function" that assigns values based on these sets. This framework is particularly useful in areas like combinatorics, graph theory, and optimization, providing a structured way to analyze and solve complex problems involving discrete configurations.