Math Problem Statement

From the image, the user is asking for the solution to a set operation problem where A = {4,7} and B = {3,6}.

Solution

From the image, I can identify a mathematical problem involving sets AA and BB defined as:

  • A={4,7}A = \{4, 7\}
  • B={3,6}B = \{3, 6\}

It appears that the problem asks to compute various set operations between AA and BB such as union (ABA \cup B), intersection (ABA \cap B), difference (ABA \setminus B and BAB \setminus A), symmetric difference (AΔBA \Delta B), and possibly set complements.

Let’s go through the operations one by one:

  1. Union (ABA \cup B): The union of two sets includes all elements that are in either set. AB={4,7}{3,6}={3,4,6,7}A \cup B = \{4, 7\} \cup \{3, 6\} = \{3, 4, 6, 7\}

  2. Intersection (ABA \cap B): The intersection includes only elements common to both sets. AB={4,7}{3,6}=(no common elements)A \cap B = \{4, 7\} \cap \{3, 6\} = \emptyset \quad (\text{no common elements})

  3. Difference (ABA \setminus B): The difference consists of elements in AA that are not in BB. AB={4,7}{3,6}={4,7}A \setminus B = \{4, 7\} \setminus \{3, 6\} = \{4, 7\}

  4. Difference (BAB \setminus A): The difference consists of elements in BB that are not in AA. BA={3,6}{4,7}={3,6}B \setminus A = \{3, 6\} \setminus \{4, 7\} = \{3, 6\}

  5. Symmetric Difference (AΔBA \Delta B): The symmetric difference includes elements in either AA or BB, but not in both. AΔB=({4,7}{3,6})({3,6}{4,7})={4,7}{3,6}={3,4,6,7}A \Delta B = (\{4, 7\} \setminus \{3, 6\}) \cup (\{3, 6\} \setminus \{4, 7\}) = \{4, 7\} \cup \{3, 6\} = \{3, 4, 6, 7\}

Would you like me to go into further details on any of these operations or clarify any particular part?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the complement of a set, and how is it calculated?
  2. Can the union of two sets ever result in a set smaller than either of the original sets?
  3. How does the intersection of two sets relate to their symmetric difference?
  4. In what cases will the symmetric difference be equivalent to the union of two sets?
  5. How can set operations be applied to solve real-world problems, such as in databases?

Tip: Always remember that the union of sets includes all unique elements, while the intersection focuses only on common elements.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Set Operations

Formulas

A ∪ B (Union of A and B)
A ∩ B (Intersection of A and B)
A \ B (Difference of A and B)
B \ A (Difference of B and A)
A Δ B (Symmetric Difference of A and B)

Theorems

Union of sets includes all elements from both sets.
Intersection includes only common elements.
Difference of sets includes elements in one set but not the other.
Symmetric difference includes elements in either set but not both.

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 8-10