Math Problem Statement

If A ⊆ B, prove that (B - A) ∩ A = ∅.

Solution

The given statement in the image is:

If ABA \subseteq B, then (BA)A=(B - A) \cap A = \emptyset.

Explanation:

  • ABA \subseteq B means that AA is a subset of BB, i.e., every element of AA is also an element of BB.
  • BAB - A represents the set of elements that are in BB but not in AA.
  • The intersection (BA)A(B - A) \cap A asks for common elements between AA and BAB - A.

Analysis:

If ABA \subseteq B:

  • The set AA contains elements exclusively from BB.
  • The set BAB - A contains elements in BB but excludes all elements of AA.
  • Since AA and BAB - A have no overlapping elements (by definition), their intersection is the empty set \emptyset.

Thus, the statement (BA)A=(B - A) \cap A = \emptyset is correct.

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Here are 5 related questions for exploration:

  1. How does this principle extend to disjoint sets?
  2. What happens if A=BA = B in this situation?
  3. How can the complement of AA in BB be visualized using a Venn diagram?
  4. Can you prove this statement using a formal set-theoretic proof?
  5. What are some practical applications of this property in real-world scenarios?

Tip: A quick way to verify such relations is by visualizing the sets with a Venn diagram!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Subsets
Set Difference
Set Intersection

Formulas

Subset definition: A ⊆ B means every element of A is in B.
Set difference: B - A = {x ∈ B | x ∉ A}.
Intersection of sets: A ∩ B = {x | x ∈ A and x ∈ B}.

Theorems

Properties of sets: Disjoint subsets under set difference.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12