Math Problem Statement

Let A = {3, 9}, B = {9, 19, 21}, D = {36} and S = sample space = A ∪ B ∪ D. Identify Ac ∩ B.

Solution

To solve this, we need to identify the complement of set AA, denoted by AcA^c, and find its intersection with set BB.

Step 1: Find the union of sets AA, BB, and DD.

  • A={3,9}A = \{3, 9\}
  • B={9,19,21}B = \{9, 19, 21\}
  • D={36}D = \{36\}

The sample space SS is the union of AA, BB, and DD: S=ABD={3,9}{9,19,21}{36}={3,9,19,21,36}S = A \cup B \cup D = \{3, 9\} \cup \{9, 19, 21\} \cup \{36\} = \{3, 9, 19, 21, 36\}

Step 2: Determine the complement of AA, denoted by AcA^c.

The complement AcA^c consists of all elements in the sample space SS that are not in AA. So: Ac=SA={3,9,19,21,36}{3,9}={19,21,36}A^c = S \setminus A = \{3, 9, 19, 21, 36\} \setminus \{3, 9\} = \{19, 21, 36\}

Step 3: Find the intersection AcBA^c \cap B.

Now, we calculate the intersection of AcA^c and BB: Ac={19,21,36},B={9,19,21}A^c = \{19, 21, 36\}, \quad B = \{9, 19, 21\} The intersection is: AcB={19,21}A^c \cap B = \{19, 21\}

Final Answer:

AcB={19,21}A^c \cap B = \{19, 21\}

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the union of AA and BB?
  2. How do you find the complement of a set?
  3. What is the intersection of ABA \cap B?
  4. If D={36,45}D = \{36, 45\}, how does it affect AcBA^c \cap B?
  5. How would you visualize AcBA^c \cap B using a Venn diagram?

Tip: To find a complement of a set, always subtract the set from the full sample space.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Union of Sets
Intersection of Sets
Complement of a Set

Formulas

Union of Sets: A ∪ B ∪ D
Complement of a Set: A^c = S \setminus A
Intersection of Sets: A^c ∩ B

Theorems

Basic Set Operations
De Morgan's Laws (implicitly used in complement calculation)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12