Math Problem Statement

Let Uequals​{1 comma 2 comma 3 comma 4 comma 5 comma 6 comma 7 comma 8 comma 9 comma 10​} and find the complement of the set Upper U. Question content area bottom Part 1 Choose the correct answer below. A. ​{11 comma 12 comma 13 comma 14 comma 15 comma 16 comma 17 comma 18 comma 19 comma 20​} B.empty set empty set C. ​{0} D.Upper U Upper U

Solution

The set U={1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10}U = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10\} is the universal set for this question.

The complement of a set refers to all the elements that are not in that set, assuming we're considering the universe to be some larger set, typically the set of all natural numbers or the set of all integers. However, from the options provided, the complement of the set UU within the context of this question is the set of numbers not listed in UU but still within a reasonable range.

Let's analyze the answer choices:

  • A: {11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20}\{11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20\} – This is a set of numbers greater than 10, so it is a plausible complement depending on the context.
  • B: The empty set – This would mean there are no numbers outside UU, which isn't generally the case unless we are considering UU to be the entire universe.
  • C: {0}\{0\} – This is an isolated number, and while 0 could be considered part of the complement, it's not the full complement.
  • D: UU itself – This is not the complement of UU; it's just the set UU.

Given the choices, the best answer is A, which includes numbers that are not part of UU (i.e., numbers greater than 10).

Final answer:

A. {11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20}\{11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20\}


Would you like more details or clarification on how complements work?

Here are some related questions to explore further:

  1. What does the complement of a set mean in set theory?
  2. How do we define the universal set in a given problem?
  3. Can the complement of a set ever be the set itself? Under what conditions?
  4. How do you find the complement of a set in a given universe?
  5. What is the difference between the union and complement of sets?

Tip: To define the complement of a set properly, always clarify the universal set you're working with!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Set Complement
Universal Set

Formulas

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Theorems

Complement of a set

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8