Math Problem Statement

Write an expression that defines set A in terms of B and B'.

Solution

To define set AA in terms of BB and BB' (the complement of BB), we observe the following from the Venn diagram:

  • Set AA is the circle on the left.
  • Part of AA overlaps with BB, and part of AA is outside of BB, but still within the universal set UU.

Therefore, the set AA can be expressed as: A=(AB)(AB)A = (A \cap B') \cup (A \cap B)

This states that set AA includes both the parts of AA that do not intersect with BB (i.e., ABA \cap B') and the parts that do intersect with BB (i.e., ABA \cap B).

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Here are five related questions to explore further:

  1. How would you define set BB in terms of AA and AA'?
  2. What is the complement of set AA in terms of BB and BB'?
  3. How can the universal set UU be expressed using sets AA, BB, and their complements?
  4. How can the intersection ABA \cap B be expressed using set operations?
  5. What is the relationship between ABA \cup B and the universal set UU?

Tip: In Venn diagrams, intersections and unions help visually represent how different sets overlap and relate to each other within a universal set.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Venn Diagrams

Formulas

A = (A ∩ B') ∪ (A ∩ B)

Theorems

Set Union and Intersection Theorems

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12