Math Problem Statement

Prove that [0, 1] = ⋂_{n=1}^{∞} ( -1/n, 1 + 1/n) and prove that if A is a family of sets and B ∈ A, then B ⊆ ⋃_{A ∈ A} A.

Solution

Let's analyze and solve both of the problems from the image:

Problem 4:

Prove that: [0,1]=n=1(1n,1+1n)[0, 1] = \bigcap_{n=1}^{\infty} \left( -\frac{1}{n}, 1 + \frac{1}{n} \right)

Solution:

  • First, observe that the intersection is over open intervals (1n,1+1n)\left( -\frac{1}{n}, 1 + \frac{1}{n} \right), which are defined for each nNn \in \mathbb{N}. The intervals expand as nn increases.
  • For n=1n=1, the interval is (1,2)\left(-1, 2\right), which includes all numbers between 1-1 and 22.
  • For n=2n=2, the interval is (12,32)\left(-\frac{1}{2}, \frac{3}{2}\right), which is smaller than the previous interval.
  • As nn increases, the intervals shrink and approach [0,1][0, 1]. More formally, the endpoints of the intervals, 1n-\frac{1}{n} and 1+1n1 + \frac{1}{n}, approach 0 and 1 as nn \to \infty.

Thus, the intersection of all these intervals for n=1n = 1 to infinity will be the closed interval [0,1][0, 1]. Therefore, we have: [0,1]=n=1(1n,1+1n)[0, 1] = \bigcap_{n=1}^{\infty} \left( -\frac{1}{n}, 1 + \frac{1}{n} \right)

Problem 5:

Prove that if AA is a family of sets and BAB \in A, then BAAAB \subseteq \bigcup_{A \in A} A.

Solution:

  • Let AA be a family of sets, and BAB \in A.
  • The union AAA\bigcup_{A \in A} A is the set of all elements that belong to at least one of the sets in AA. Since BAB \in A, all elements of BB are also elements of the union.
  • Formally, for every xBx \in B, since BAB \in A, we have xBAAAx \in B \subseteq \bigcup_{A \in A} A.

Therefore, BAAAB \subseteq \bigcup_{A \in A} A.


Do you want further details on these proofs or have any questions? Here are five related questions to deepen understanding:

  1. What is the significance of using open intervals in Problem 4?
  2. Can you generalize Problem 4 for any interval [a,b][a, b]?
  3. How would the proof in Problem 5 change if BAB \notin A?
  4. Can you give an example of a family of sets to illustrate Problem 5?
  5. What are some practical applications of intersections and unions of sets in real life?

Tip: In proofs involving intervals, always check how the boundaries behave as nn changes to ensure the correct interval limits.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Real Analysis
Intervals
Intersection and Union of Sets

Formulas

[0, 1] = ⋂_{n=1}^{∞} ( -1/n, 1 + 1/n)
B ⊆ ⋃_{A ∈ A} A

Theorems

Convergence of intervals
Basic set theory operations (intersection and union)

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate mathematics or advanced high school