Math Problem Statement

Let sets A and B be subsets of S, where: Set A = {1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 16, 17} Set B = {3, 4, 5, 7,9, 10,11, 13, 16, 17, 20} Find the following: LIST the elements in the set (An B°): (An B°) - [ Enter the elements as a list, separated by commas. If the result is the empty set, enter DNE LIST the elements in the set (Bn A°): (BnA) - [

Solution

Let's start by finding the sets AcA^c and BcB^c, which are the complements of sets AA and BB in SS (assuming SS is a universal set that contains all possible elements relevant to the problem).

1. Finding ABcA \cap B^c:

  • AA is: {1,3,4,5,7,11,12,16,17}\{1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 16, 17\}
  • BB is: {3,4,5,7,9,10,11,13,16,17,20}\{3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 17, 20\}

To find ABcA \cap B^c, we first find BcB^c, the complement of BB, which consists of elements in SS that are not in BB. We then find the intersection of AA with BcB^c.

However, since SS is not specified, we can determine BcB^c relative to ABA \cup B. So, let's first list the elements of ABA \cup B:

  • AB={1,3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,13,16,17,20}A \cup B = \{1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 20\}

Now, BcB^c relative to ABA \cup B will be the elements of ABA \cup B that are not in BB:

  • Bc={1,12}B^c = \{1, 12\}

Now, we find ABcA \cap B^c, which is the intersection of AA with BcB^c:

  • ABc={1,12}A \cap B^c = \{1, 12\}

2. Finding BAcB \cap A^c:

To find BAcB \cap A^c, we first find AcA^c, the complement of AA relative to ABA \cup B, which consists of elements in ABA \cup B that are not in AA:

  • Ac={9,10,13,20}A^c = \{9, 10, 13, 20\}

Now, we find BAcB \cap A^c, which is the intersection of BB with AcA^c:

  • BAc={9,10,13,20}B \cap A^c = \{9, 10, 13, 20\}

Final Results:

  • ABc={1,12}A \cap B^c = \{1, 12\}
  • BAc={9,10,13,20}B \cap A^c = \{9, 10, 13, 20\}

Do you want more details or have any further questions?

Here are five related questions:

  1. What is the union of AA and BB?
  2. What is the complement of ABA \cup B relative to SS, if SS is known?
  3. What is the difference ABA - B (elements in AA but not in BB)?
  4. How do you find the symmetric difference AΔBA \Delta B?
  5. What is the intersection of ABA \cup B with another set CC, if CC is provided?

Tip: When working with complements of sets, always be clear about the universal set SS you're working in, as it determines the elements that belong to the complements.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Set Operations
Intersection
Complement

Formulas

A ∩ B^c = {elements in A and not in B}
B ∩ A^c = {elements in B and not in A}

Theorems

De Morgan's Laws
Set Intersection and Complement Rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12