Math Problem Statement

Let P = {x= [-1,1]: +21=0} and [−7,1]: X+ -1 x-4 Q = {x ∈ Z : x² - 3x - 10 ≤ 0}. Then the number of elements of P Q is

(1) 7

(2) 2

(3) 4

(4) 3

Solution

To solve this problem, we first need to understand the sets PP and QQ, and then determine the number of elements in the intersection PQP \cap Q.

Set PP

The problem states that P={x=[1,1]:+21=0}P = \{x = [-1,1]: +21=0\}. It appears there is a typographical error or confusion in the notation. However, interpreting it correctly, it seems to be referring to the interval x[1,1]x \in [-1, 1]. So:

P={xR:1x1}P = \{ x \in \mathbb{R} : -1 \leq x \leq 1 \}

Set QQ

The set Q={xZ:x23x100}Q = \{ x \in \mathbb{Z} : x^2 - 3x - 10 \leq 0 \}.

To find QQ, we solve the inequality x23x100x^2 - 3x - 10 \leq 0:

  1. Factor the quadratic equation: x23x10=(x5)(x+2)=0x^2 - 3x - 10 = (x - 5)(x + 2) = 0

  2. The roots are x=5x = 5 and x=2x = -2. The parabola opens upwards, so the quadratic inequality x23x100x^2 - 3x - 10 \leq 0 holds between the roots:

    2x5-2 \leq x \leq 5

  3. Since QQ consists of integers: Q={xZ:2x5}={2,1,0,1,2,3,4,5}Q = \{ x \in \mathbb{Z} : -2 \leq x \leq 5 \} = \{-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5\}

Intersection PQP \cap Q

Now, the intersection PQP \cap Q is the set of elements that are in both PP and QQ.

Since P=[1,1]P = [-1, 1] and Q={2,1,0,1,2,3,4,5}Q = \{-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5\}, the intersection PQP \cap Q includes only those elements of QQ that are within the interval [1,1][-1, 1]:

PQ={1,0,1}P \cap Q = \{-1, 0, 1\}

The number of elements in PQP \cap Q is 33.

Final Answer

The correct answer is:

(4) 3


Would you like any more details or have any further questions?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you solve a quadratic inequality in general?
  2. What is the intersection of two sets, and how is it calculated?
  3. What are the properties of quadratic functions and their graphs?
  4. How can you factorize a quadratic expression?
  5. What is the significance of integer sets in mathematics?

Tip: When solving quadratic inequalities, always remember to first find the roots by solving the equality and then analyze the sign of the quadratic expression between the roots to determine where the inequality holds.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set theory
Interval notation
Quadratic inequalities
Intersection of sets

Formulas

Quadratic equation solution

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High school