For U = {1, 2, 3, ..., 9, 10}, let A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}, B = {1, 2, 4, 8}, C = {1, 2, 3, 5, 7}, and D = {2, 4, 6, 8}. Determine the elements of each of the following sets:
(a) (A ∪ B) ∩ C
(b) A ∪ (B ∩ C)
(c) C' ∪ D
(d) C ∩ D
(e) (A ∪ B) − C
(f) A ∪ (B − C)
(g) (B − C) − D
(h) B − (C − D)
(i) (A ∪ B) − (C ∩ D)
Solution
To solve each of the sets described in question 6, let’s use the given sets:
Universal set U: {1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10}
Set A: {1,2,3,4,5}
Set B: {1,2,4,8}
Set C: {1,2,3,5,7}
Set D: {2,4,6,8}
Now we will go through each part step-by-step:
(a) (A∪B)∩C
Find A∪B: {1,2,3,4,5,8}
Find (A∪B)∩C: Intersection with C={1,2,3,5,7} gives {1,2,3,5}.
(b) A∪(B∩C)
Find B∩C: Intersection of B={1,2,4,8} and C={1,2,3,5,7} gives {1,2}.
Find A∪(B∩C): Union with A={1,2,3,4,5} gives {1,2,3,4,5}.
(c) C∪D
Find C: Complement of C with respect to U={1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10}, so C={4,6,8,9,10}.
Find C∪D: Union with D={2,4,6,8} gives {2,4,6,8,9,10}.
(d) C∩D
Intersection of C={1,2,3,5,7} and D={2,4,6,8} gives {2}.
(e) (A∪B)−C
Find A∪B: As calculated in (a), {1,2,3,4,5,8}.
Find (A∪B)−C: Elements in A∪B that are not in C={1,2,3,5,7} gives {4,8}.
(f) A∪(B−C)
Find B−C: Elements in B={1,2,4,8} that are not in C={1,2,3,5,7} gives {4,8}.
Find A∪(B−C): Union with A={1,2,3,4,5} gives {1,2,3,4,5,8}.
(g) (B−C)−D
Find B−C: As calculated in (f), {4,8}.
Find (B−C)−D: Elements in B−C={4,8} that are not in D={2,4,6,8} gives ∅.
(h) B−(C−D)
Find C−D: Elements in C={1,2,3,5,7} that are not in D={2,4,6,8} gives {1,3,5,7}.
Find B−(C−D): Elements in B={1,2,4,8} that are not in C−D={1,3,5,7} gives {2,4,8}.
(i) (A∪B)−(C∩D)
Find C∩D: As calculated in (d), {2}.
Find (A∪B)−(C∩D): Elements in A∪B={1,2,3,4,5,8} that are not in C∩D={2} gives {1,3,4,5,8}.
If you have any questions or need further clarifications on any of these solutions, let me know. Here are some follow-up questions to consider:
Can you find the elements of (A∩B)∪(C−D)?
What is A∪B?
Determine the elements of (A−B)∪(D−C).
How would the answer change for (A∪B)∩(C∪D)?
Find the elements of A∩B.
Tip: When working with set complements, make sure to define the universal set clearly to avoid confusion.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Set Theory Union and Intersection of Sets Set Difference Complement of a Set
Formulas
Union (A ∪ B) Intersection (A ∩ B) Difference (A - B) Complement (A')