Math Problem Statement
B and C are sets of real numbers defined as follows: B = {y | y ≤ 4} and C = {y | y > 6}. Write B ∩ C and B ∪ C using interval notation.
Solution
From the image, we have two sets and of real numbers defined as:
We are asked to find:
- (the intersection of and )
- (the union of and )
1. Intersection
The intersection of two sets includes elements that belong to both sets.
- includes all real numbers such that .
- includes all real numbers such that .
There are no numbers that can be both and at the same time, so:
2. Union
The union of two sets includes all elements that belong to either set.
The union will combine these intervals, and since there's a gap between 4 and 6, we can write:
Final Answers:
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Here are 5 related questions to expand on this:
- How do you find the intersection and union of more than two sets?
- What happens if the two sets overlap? How does that affect the intersection?
- Can you explain the interval notation in more detail?
- How would the problem change if was defined as ?
- What is the difference between an open interval and a closed interval?
Tip: Remember that intersections look for common elements between sets, while unions combine all elements from the sets.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Set Theory
Intervals
Intersection
Union
Formulas
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Theorems
Intersection and Union of Sets
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12