Math Problem Statement

Classify each of the following as either True or False: (a) If A = {h, u, g, h} and B = {h, u, g}, then |A| = |B|. (b) (-1/5)^{-2} = 25. (c) √(a + b) = √a + √b. (d) The inequality x^2 + 1 < 1 has no solution.

Solution

Let's analyze the provided statements and classify each as either True or False:

  1. (a) If A={h,u,g,h}A = \{h, u, g, h\} and B={h,u,g}B = \{h, u, g\}, then A=B|A| = |B|.

    • Explanation: The set A={h,u,g,h}A = \{h, u, g, h\} includes the element "h" twice, but in sets, duplicate elements are not counted. Therefore, A={h,u,g}A = \{h, u, g\}, which is identical to set BB. Since both sets have the same elements, their cardinalities A|A| and B|B| are equal.
    • Answer: True
  2. (b) (1/5)2=25(-1/5)^{-2} = 25.

    • Explanation: The expression (1/5)2(-1/5)^{-2} means taking the reciprocal of (1/5)2(-1/5)^2. First, squaring 1/5-1/5 gives 1/251/25, and taking the reciprocal of 1/251/25 results in 25.
    • Answer: True
  3. (c) a+b=a+b\sqrt{a + b} = \sqrt{a} + \sqrt{b}.

    • Explanation: The equation a+b=a+b\sqrt{a + b} = \sqrt{a} + \sqrt{b} is generally false. The square root of a sum is not equal to the sum of the square roots unless both aa and bb are zero, but in general, this equality does not hold.
    • Answer: False
  4. (d) The inequality x2+1<1x^2 + 1 < 1 has no solution.

    • Explanation: The inequality x2+1<1x^2 + 1 < 1 implies that x2<0x^2 < 0. However, since x20x^2 \geq 0 for all real numbers xx, there is no real solution to this inequality.
    • Answer: True

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you calculate the cardinality of a set?
  2. What is the general rule for handling negative exponents?
  3. When does the equation a+b=a+b\sqrt{a + b} = \sqrt{a} + \sqrt{b} hold true?
  4. How do you solve inequalities involving squares of variables?
  5. Can you explain the concept of sets and how duplicates are treated in set theory?

Tip: Always double-check if the given elements in a set are distinct, as sets do not count repeated elements.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Exponents
Square Roots
Inequalities

Formulas

Reciprocal of a negative exponent
Properties of square roots
Cardinality of a set

Theorems

No real number has a negative square
Sets do not count duplicate elements

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12