Math Problem Statement

Find the complement of the set given that U = {3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11}. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list.) {5, 7, 9, 10}

Solution

To find the complement of a set, we need to determine which elements of the universal set UU are not in the given set. The universal set UU is defined as:

U={3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11}U = \{3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11\}

The given set is:

A={5,7,9,10}A = \{5, 7, 9, 10\}

The complement of set AA, denoted by AA', is the set of elements that are in UU but not in AA.

Now, let's find AA':

  1. Identify the elements in UU that are not in AA.

A={3,4,6,8,11}A' = \{3, 4, 6, 8, 11\}

So, the complement of the set is:

{3,4,6,8,11}\{3, 4, 6, 8, 11\}

Final Answer:

The complement of the set is: 3, 4, 6, 8, 11

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Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What is the complement of a set in the context of set theory?
  2. How do you find the union of two sets?
  3. How do you find the intersection of two sets?
  4. What is the difference between the complement and the difference of two sets?
  5. How can we represent sets and their complements using Venn diagrams?

Tip: When finding the complement of a set, always ensure that the universal set is clearly defined.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Complement of a Set

Formulas

Complement of a Set: A' = U - A

Theorems

Complement Law in Set Theory

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8