Math Problem Statement

Let A = { 1, 2, 3 } and B = { 1, 2 }. What are :

  1. space A union B
  2. space A intersection B
  3. space A minus B
  4. space B minus A
  5. space A blank straight capital delta blank B

Solution

Given the sets A={1,2,3}A = \{1, 2, 3\} and B={1,2}B = \{1, 2\}, let's find the following:

  1. ABA \cup B (A union B):
    The union of sets AA and BB contains all elements from both sets without duplication.
    AB={1,2,3}A \cup B = \{1, 2, 3\}

  2. ABA \cap B (A intersection B):
    The intersection of sets AA and BB contains only the elements common to both sets.
    AB={1,2}A \cap B = \{1, 2\}

  3. ABA - B (A minus B):
    The set difference ABA - B contains elements that are in AA but not in BB.
    AB={3}A - B = \{3\}

  4. BAB - A (B minus A):
    The set difference BAB - A contains elements that are in BB but not in AA.
    BA=B - A = \emptyset (no elements are in BB that are not in AA)

  5. AΔBA \Delta B (A symmetric difference B):
    The symmetric difference of sets AA and BB contains elements that are in either AA or BB but not in both.
    AΔB={3}A \Delta B = \{3\}

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Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. What is the union of three sets?
  2. How does the symmetric difference relate to union and intersection?
  3. How do set operations change when dealing with infinite sets?
  4. Can the intersection of two sets ever be larger than either set?
  5. How do the properties of ABA \cup B and ABA \cap B change if ABA \subseteq B?

Tip:
The symmetric difference AΔBA \Delta B can also be expressed as (AB)(BA)(A - B) \cup (B - A).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Union of Sets
Intersection of Sets
Set Difference
Symmetric Difference

Formulas

A ∪ B = {x | x ∈ A or x ∈ B}
A ∩ B = {x | x ∈ A and x ∈ B}
A - B = {x | x ∈ A and x ∉ B}
B - A = {x | x ∈ B and x ∉ A}
A Δ B = (A - B) ∪ (B - A)

Theorems

Properties of Union and Intersection
Properties of Set Difference
Symmetric Difference Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8