Math Problem Statement

Given sets where A ∩ B = {1, 2}, B \ A = {4, 5}, and A ∪ B = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5}, determine the elements of sets A and B.

Solution

The problem in the image is about set operations. Here’s a breakdown of the information given:

  1. Sets are defined as follows:

    • AB={1,2}A \cap B = \{1, 2\}
    • BA={4,5}B \setminus A = \{4, 5\}
    • AB={0,1,2,3,4,5}A \cup B = \{0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5\}
  2. The task is to find the elements of sets AA and BB separately.

Solution:

  1. Interpret ABA \cap B: This is the intersection of sets AA and BB, meaning these elements are in both AA and BB. So, AA and BB both contain the elements {1,2}\{1, 2\}.

  2. Interpret BAB \setminus A: This represents the elements that are in BB but not in AA. Therefore, BB contains the elements {4,5}\{4, 5\}, which are not in AA.

  3. Interpret ABA \cup B: This is the union of sets AA and BB, indicating all elements that are in AA, in BB, or in both. The union of AA and BB is {0,1,2,3,4,5}\{0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5\}.

Determine AA and BB:

From the above information, we can deduce the contents of AA and BB:

  • Since AB={0,1,2,3,4,5}A \cup B = \{0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5\}, and we know that BA={4,5}B \setminus A = \{4, 5\}, we conclude:
    • AA contains some or all elements from {0,3}\{0, 3\} along with {1,2}\{1, 2\} (from the intersection).
    • BB contains {1,2,4,5}\{1, 2, 4, 5\} and potentially more from ABA \cup B.

Conclusion:

Based on the union, intersection, and difference, you can determine specific sets for AA and BB.

Would you like further details or a step-by-step breakdown of this solution? Here are some related questions for further practice:

  1. How would you find A(BA)A \cup (B \setminus A)?
  2. What is the complement of ABA \cap B in ABA \cup B?
  3. Can you determine the symmetric difference AΔBA \Delta B with the given data?
  4. If ACA \subset C, where CC is a superset, what could be CC's possible elements?
  5. How would the solution change if BAB \setminus A contained only one element?

Tip: Remember that the union, intersection, and difference of sets are foundational operations for determining relationships between sets.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Set Operations
Union
Intersection
Set Difference

Formulas

A ∪ B = Union of A and B
A ∩ B = Intersection of A and B
B \ A = Set difference (elements in B but not in A)

Theorems

Basic properties of set operations

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 8-10