Math Problem Statement

Let U = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8}, A = {6, 2, 4}, B = {1, 2, 5, 4}, and C = {7, 3, 5}. Find the following. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list. Enter EMPTY for the empty set.) A ∩ (B ∩ C)

Solution

To solve A(BC)A \cap (B \cap C), follow these steps:

Step 1: Find BCB \cap C

The intersection of sets BB and CC consists of the elements that are common to both sets.

B={1,2,5,4},C={7,3,5}B = \{1, 2, 5, 4\}, \quad C = \{7, 3, 5\}

The common element between BB and CC is 55.

Thus, BC={5}B \cap C = \{5\}

Step 2: Find A(BC)A \cap (B \cap C)

Now, intersect set AA with BCB \cap C.

A={6,2,4},BC={5}A = \{6, 2, 4\}, \quad B \cap C = \{5\}

Since there are no common elements between AA and {5}\{5\}, the result is the empty set.

Thus, A(BC)=A \cap (B \cap C) = \emptyset

The answer is EMPTY.

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  1. What is ABA \cup B?
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Tip: When working with set operations, it helps to visualize the sets using a Venn diagram to understand their intersections and unions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Set Intersection

Formulas

A ∩ B: The intersection of two sets A and B contains all elements of A that are also in B.

Theorems

Set Intersection: The intersection of sets A, B, and C contains elements common to all sets.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12