Math Problem Statement

Assume that we know {1,2,3} ⊆ B. Select all of the sets below that could be the set B.

Solution

The problem states that the set {1,2,3}\{1,2,3\} is a subset of BB, meaning BB must contain at least the elements 1, 2, and 3.

Evaluating Each Option:

  • {1,2,3,13}\{1,2,3,13\}: ✅ Contains {1,2,3}\{1,2,3\}, so it could be BB.
  • {}\{\}: ❌ Does not contain {1,2,3}\{1,2,3\}.
  • {1,2,3}\{1,2,3\}: ✅ Contains exactly {1,2,3}\{1,2,3\}, so it could be BB.
  • {1,3,5,9}\{1,3,5,9\}: ❌ Missing element 2.
  • {3,5,9}\{3,5,9\}: ❌ Missing elements 1 and 2.
  • {4,7,10}\{4,7,10\}: ❌ Missing all elements 1, 2, and 3.
  • {1,2,3,6,7,11}\{1,2,3,6,7,11\}: ✅ Contains {1,2,3}\{1,2,3\}, so it could be BB.
  • {6,7,8,9,10,11}\{6,7,8,9,10,11\}: ❌ Missing all elements 1, 2, and 3.

Correct Selections:

  • {1,2,3,13}\{1,2,3,13\}
  • {1,2,3}\{1,2,3\}
  • {1,2,3,6,7,11}\{1,2,3,6,7,11\}

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  1. What does it mean for one set to be a subset of another?
  2. How do we determine if a set is a proper subset?
  3. Can a set be a subset of itself?
  4. How do we find the power set of a given set?
  5. How does subset notation differ from superset notation?

Tip: A subset \subseteq includes all elements of the smaller set, but may contain more elements!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Subsets

Formulas

A ⊆ B if every element of A is also an element of B

Theorems

Subset Definition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10