Math Problem Statement

If R = {1, 2, 6, 7} and T = {2, 6, 8}, find the following sets: (A) {x | x ∈ R or x ∈ T} (B) R ∪ T

Solution

Let's solve this step-by-step.

Given Information:

  1. Sets:
    • R={1,2,6,7}R = \{1, 2, 6, 7\}
    • T={2,6,8}T = \{2, 6, 8\}

Part (A): {xxR or xT}\{x | x \in R \text{ or } x \in T\}

This expression represents the union of sets RR and TT, which is denoted by RTR \cup T. The union of two sets includes all unique elements that are in either RR or TT.

  • Elements in RR: {1,2,6,7}\{1, 2, 6, 7\}
  • Elements in TT: {2,6,8}\{2, 6, 8\}
  • Union of RR and TT: RT={1,2,6,7,8}R \cup T = \{1, 2, 6, 7, 8\}

So, the answer for part (A) is: {xxR or xT}={1,2,6,7,8}\{x | x \in R \text{ or } x \in T\} = \{1, 2, 6, 7, 8\}

Part (B): RTR \cup T

The notation RTR \cup T also asks for the union of sets RR and TT, which we've already calculated as: RT={1,2,6,7,8}R \cup T = \{1, 2, 6, 7, 8\}

Final Answers:

(A)

  • Select Option A and enter {1,2,6,7,8}\{1, 2, 6, 7, 8\}.

(B)

  • Select Option A and enter {1,2,6,7,8}\{1, 2, 6, 7, 8\}.

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the difference between the union and intersection of sets?
  2. How do we find the intersection of two sets?
  3. What is the complement of a set?
  4. How do Venn diagrams represent set operations?
  5. Can we apply union and intersection to more than two sets?

Tip:

In set notation, the union of sets combines all unique elements from both sets, removing any duplicates.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Union of Sets
Set Notation

Formulas

Union of two sets: A ∪ B = {x | x ∈ A or x ∈ B}

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10