Math Problem Statement

Let A,B be sets. Consider the following two statements: (i) |A∪B|=|A−B|+|B|

(ii) |A∪B|=|A−B|+|A∩B| Both statements are true Statement (i) is true; (ii) is false Statement (i) is false; (ii) is true Both statements are false

Solution

Let's carefully analyze both statements.

Statement (i):

AB=AB+B|A \cup B| = |A - B| + |B| Here, ABA - B refers to the elements in AA that are not in BB. The right-hand side counts the elements in ABA - B and all of the elements in BB, but some elements of ABA \cap B are being counted twice: once in BB and again in ABA \cup B.

Therefore, this statement is false. The elements in the intersection are overcounted.

Statement (ii):

AB=AB+AB|A \cup B| = |A - B| + |A \cap B| This is the correct way to count the elements in ABA \cup B. It splits the union into:

  • ABA - B (the elements in AA but not in BB),
  • and ABA \cap B (the elements common to both AA and BB).

This counts each element exactly once, making this statement true.

Conclusion:

  • Statement (i) is false.
  • Statement (ii) is true.

Thus, the correct answer is: Statement (i) is false; (ii) is true\boxed{\text{Statement (i) is false; (ii) is true}}

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Related Questions:

  1. How does the inclusion-exclusion principle apply to set theory?
  2. What is the formula for the cardinality of the union of three sets?
  3. How can we visually represent ABA \cup B and ABA \cap B using a Venn diagram?
  4. What is the difference between ABA - B and BAB - A?
  5. How do the properties of sets change when dealing with infinite sets?

Tip:

When working with sets, always ensure you're not double-counting elements, particularly those in the intersection.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Union of Sets
Set Difference
Set Intersection

Formulas

|A ∪ B| = |A| + |B| - |A ∩ B|
|A ∪ B| = |A − B| + |A ∩ B|

Theorems

Inclusion-Exclusion Principle

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12