Math Problem Statement
Given the following Venn diagram, find n[ A ∪ ( B ∩ C )c ].
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None of the above.
Solution
To solve for , we will need to analyze the Venn diagram provided.
Definitions:
- is the union of set and the complement of the intersection of sets and .
- The complement of , written as , includes all elements that are not in both and .
Step-by-step breakdown:
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Find :
- The elements in both and are: and .
- So, .
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Find :
- The complement will be all elements that are not in both and . This includes:
- (only in ),
- (only in ),
- (only in ),
- (only in ),
- (already counted).
- The element from the universal set , which is outside all sets , , and , is also included in .
- The complement will be all elements that are not in both and . This includes:
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Now find :
- The union of and means taking all the elements in either set or . From the diagram:
- .
- (as found earlier).
- The union of these sets is:
- The union of and means taking all the elements in either set or . From the diagram:
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Count the elements in :
- The set contains: , which are 6 distinct elements.
Thus, , which corresponds to None of the above from the given choices.
Would you like more details or further clarifications?
Here are 5 relative questions for deeper understanding:
- What is the role of the universal set in this problem?
- How do we define set complements in the context of Venn diagrams?
- How would the result change if the universal set contained different elements?
- Can you explain the difference between union and intersection in set theory?
- How can we apply this concept to real-life situations like survey data?
Tip: Always break down set operations like complements and unions step by step to avoid confusion, especially when dealing with intersections and their complements.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Set Theory
Union of Sets
Intersection of Sets
Complement of Sets
Formulas
A ∪ B: Union of sets A and B includes all elements in either set.
B ∩ C: Intersection of sets B and C includes only elements in both.
(B ∩ C)^c: Complement of the intersection of B and C includes all elements not in both sets.
Theorems
De Morgan's Law: The complement of the intersection of two sets is equal to the union of their complements.
Basic Set Operations
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12