Math Problem Statement

n left parenthesis Upper A prime right parenthesisnA′equals=7070

n left parenthesis Upper B prime right parenthesisnB′equals=100100

n left parenthesis Upper A prime union Upper B prime right parenthesisnA′ ∪ B′equals=120120

​n(U)equals=150. what is A∩B'

Solution

We are given the following information:

  • n(A)=70n(A') = 70
  • n(B)=100n(B') = 100
  • n(AB)=120n(A' \cup B') = 120
  • n(U)=150n(U) = 150

We are asked to find n(AB)n(A \cap B').

Step 1: Use the formula for set complements

We know that:

n(AB)=n(U)n(AB)n(A' \cup B') = n(U) - n(A \cap B)

This comes from the fact that the complement of ABA' \cup B' is ABA \cap B. Rearranging the formula to find n(AB)n(A \cap B):

n(AB)=n(U)n(AB)n(A \cap B) = n(U) - n(A' \cup B')

Substitute the known values:

n(AB)=150120=30n(A \cap B) = 150 - 120 = 30

Step 2: Apply the inclusion-exclusion principle

The inclusion-exclusion principle for sets states that:

n(AB)=n(A)+n(B)n(AB)n(A' \cup B') = n(A') + n(B') - n(A' \cap B')

Substitute the known values:

120=70+100n(AB)120 = 70 + 100 - n(A' \cap B')

Solve for n(AB)n(A' \cap B'):

120=170n(AB)120 = 170 - n(A' \cap B') n(AB)=170120=50n(A' \cap B') = 170 - 120 = 50

Step 3: Find n(AB)n(A \cap B')

We know that ABA' \cap B' and ABA \cap B' are disjoint sets. Also, the union of these two sets is BB', so:

n(B)=n(AB)+n(AB)n(B') = n(A' \cap B') + n(A \cap B')

Substitute the known values:

100=50+n(AB)100 = 50 + n(A \cap B')

Solve for n(AB)n(A \cap B'):

n(AB)=10050=50n(A \cap B') = 100 - 50 = 50

Thus, n(AB)=50n(A \cap B') = 50.


Do you have any further questions or need more details?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on the topic:

  1. What is the difference between the complement of a set and the intersection of two sets?
  2. How does the inclusion-exclusion principle apply when dealing with three sets?
  3. How would you find n(AB)n(A \cup B) using the given information?
  4. Can you calculate n(BA)n(B \cap A') from the given data?
  5. How do you calculate the number of elements in the union of three sets?

Tip: Always keep the set operations' relationships in mind, like De Morgan’s Laws, when working with complements and unions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Inclusion-Exclusion Principle
Set Complements

Formulas

n(A' ∪ B') = n(U) - n(A ∩ B)
n(A' ∪ B') = n(A') + n(B') - n(A' ∩ B')
n(B') = n(A' ∩ B') + n(A ∩ B')

Theorems

Inclusion-Exclusion Principle
De Morgan’s Laws

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12