Math Problem Statement

Let U = {p, q, r, s, t}, D = {q, s, p, r}, E = {r, t}, F = {p, t}, and G = {s}. Determine whether the statement is true or false. D' ⊂ E

Solution

To determine whether the statement DED' \subset E is true or false, let's break it down step by step.

Definitions and Steps:

  1. Universal Set (U):
    U={p,q,r,s,t}U = \{p, q, r, s, t\}

  2. Set DD:
    D={q,s,p,r}D = \{q, s, p, r\}

  3. Complement of Set DD (denoted as DD'):
    The complement of DD in UU is the set of elements in UU that are not in DD. D=UD={t}D' = U \setminus D = \{t\}

  4. Set EE:
    E={r,t}E = \{r, t\}

  5. Subset Relation:
    Now, we check if DED' \subset E.
    D={t}D' = \{t\} and E={r,t}E = \{r, t\}.

    Since all elements of DD' (which is just {t}\{t\}) are in EE, we conclude that DED' \subset E.

Conclusion:

The statement DED' \subset E is true.

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Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. How do you find the complement of a set in a universal set?
  2. What are the differences between proper subsets and regular subsets?
  3. Can a set be a subset of itself?
  4. How do you determine if a statement involving sets is true or false?
  5. How would the result change if UU were a different universal set?

Tip: A subset AA of a set BB means every element of AA is also in BB.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Subsets
Complements

Formulas

Complement of a Set: D' = U \setminus D

Theorems

Subset Definition: A ⊂ B means every element of A is also in B

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12