Math Problem Statement

Let P = {x | x is a multiple of 5 less than 30} and Q = {x | x is an odd whole number}. What is P∩Q?

Solution

We are given two sets:

  • Set P: P={xx is a multiple of 5 less than 30}P = \{x \mid x \text{ is a multiple of 5 less than 30}\}
  • Set Q: Q={xx is an odd whole number}Q = \{x \mid x \text{ is an odd whole number}\}

Step 1: List the elements of set PP

Set PP consists of multiples of 5 that are less than 30. The multiples of 5 less than 30 are:

P={5,10,15,20,25}P = \{ 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 \}

Step 2: List the elements of set QQ

Set QQ consists of all odd whole numbers. The odd whole numbers are:

Q={1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21,23,25,27,29,}Q = \{ 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, \dots \}

Step 3: Find the intersection of sets PP and QQ

The intersection PQP \cap Q consists of the elements that are in both sets PP and QQ. From the elements listed above, the common numbers between PP and QQ are:

PQ={5,15,25}P \cap Q = \{ 5, 15, 25 \}

Final Answer:

PQ={5,15,25}P \cap Q = \{ 5, 15, 25 \}

Would you like more details or have any questions about this process?

Here are some related questions you might find interesting:

  1. What is the union of sets PP and QQ?
  2. How would you define the complement of set PP in the universal set of natural numbers less than 30?
  3. What is the difference between sets PP and QQ?
  4. If the universal set is the set of all whole numbers less than 30, what is the complement of QQ?
  5. How would you describe the relationship between the sets PP and QQ using set operations?

Tip: Always list the elements of each set clearly before performing operations like union, intersection, or difference. This helps avoid mistakes when comparing sets.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Set Operations
Intersection of Sets

Formulas

P ∩ Q = {x | x ∈ P and x ∈ Q}

Theorems

Intersection of sets

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8