Math Problem Statement

Let the Universal Set, S, have 162 elements. A and B are subsets of S. Set A contains 94 elements and Set B contains 35 elements. If the total number of elements in either A or B is 123, how many elements are in B but not in A?

Solution

To solve this problem, we can use the principle of inclusion-exclusion for sets. Here’s how the formula works:

AB=A+BAB|A \cup B| = |A| + |B| - |A \cap B|

Where:

  • AB|A \cup B| is the total number of elements in either set AA or set BB, given as 123.
  • A|A| is the number of elements in set AA, given as 94.
  • B|B| is the number of elements in set BB, given as 35.
  • AB|A \cap B| is the number of elements common to both sets AA and BB, which we need to find.

Step 1: Find AB|A \cap B|

Plug the given values into the inclusion-exclusion formula:

123=94+35AB123 = 94 + 35 - |A \cap B|

123=129AB123 = 129 - |A \cap B|

Solving for AB|A \cap B|:

AB=129123=6|A \cap B| = 129 - 123 = 6

Thus, there are 6 elements common to both sets AA and BB.

Step 2: Find the number of elements in BB but not in AA

The number of elements in BB but not in AA is given by:

BA=BAB|B - A| = |B| - |A \cap B|

BA=356=29|B - A| = 35 - 6 = 29

Therefore, the number of elements in BB but not in AA is 29.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions to further explore this topic:

  1. How would the solution change if the total number of elements in either AA or BB were different?
  2. Can you determine the number of elements in AA but not in BB?
  3. What would happen if A|A| or B|B| exceeded the total number of elements in SS?
  4. How can you represent this problem using a Venn diagram?
  5. How does the principle of inclusion-exclusion extend to three sets?

Tip: Always double-check your calculations when using formulas to ensure no steps are missed or misinterpreted.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Inclusion-Exclusion Principle

Formulas

Inclusion-Exclusion Formula: |A ∪ B| = |A| + |B| - |A ∩ B|
Elements in B but not in A: |B - A| = |B| - |A ∩ B|

Theorems

Inclusion-Exclusion Principle

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11