Math Problem Statement

Give examples of three sets A, B, and C such that B ≠ C but B - A = C - A.

Solution

The image asks to "Give examples of three sets AA, BB, and CC such that BCB \neq C but BA=CAB - A = C - A."

Explanation:

  • BAB - A is the set difference, meaning elements in BB that are not in AA.
  • CAC - A similarly represents the elements in CC that are not in AA.

You are asked to find sets BB and CC that are not equal, yet the elements of BB that are outside AA are the same as the elements of CC that are outside AA.

Example:

Let’s define three sets:

  • A={1,2}A = \{1, 2\}
  • B={1,2,3}B = \{1, 2, 3\}
  • C={1,2,4}C = \{1, 2, 4\}

Now, let’s compute the set differences:

  • BA={3}B - A = \{3\} (the element in BB that is not in AA)
  • CA={4}C - A = \{4\} (the element in CC that is not in AA)

Clearly, BCB \neq C since B={1,2,3}B = \{1, 2, 3\} and C={1,2,4}C = \{1, 2, 4\}, but their set differences with AA are different, not equal, so this example does not work.

Let’s adjust this approach by modifying BB and CC.

Correct Example:

Let:

  • A={1,2}A = \{1, 2\}
  • B={1,2,3}B = \{1, 2, 3\}
  • C={1,2,3,4}C = \{1, 2, 3, 4\}

Now, compute the set differences:

  • BA={3}B - A = \{3\}
  • CA={3,4}C - A = \{3, 4\}

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Set Difference

Formulas

B - A
C - A

Theorems

Properties of Set Difference

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12