Math Problem Statement

Given sets A = {1, 2, 3, 4} and B = {3, 4, 5, 6}, perform the following operations: (a) A ∩ B (Intersection), (b) A ∪ B (Union), (c) A - B (Difference), (d) (A - B)^c (Complement of A - B).

Solution

Let's solve each part step by step before drawing the Venn diagram.

Given sets:

  • A={1,2,3,4}A = \{1, 2, 3, 4\}
  • B={3,4,5,6}B = \{3, 4, 5, 6\}

(a) ABA \cap B (Intersection)

The intersection consists of elements common to both sets: AB={3,4}A \cap B = \{3, 4\}

(b) ABA \cup B (Union)

The union consists of all elements in either set (without duplication): AB={1,2,3,4,5,6}A \cup B = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6\}

(c) ABA - B (Difference)

Elements in AA but not in BB: AB={1,2}A - B = \{1, 2\}

(d) (AB)c(A - B)^c (Complement of ABA - B)

The complement consists of all elements not in ABA - B, assuming the universal set UU includes all elements appearing in ABA \cup B (i.e., U={1,2,3,4,5,6}U = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6\}):

(AB)c=U(AB)={3,4,5,6}(A - B)^c = U - (A - B) = \{3, 4, 5, 6\}


Would you like me to draw the Venn diagram for this? Let me know if you have any questions!

Related Questions:

  1. How do you determine the universal set in a Venn diagram?
  2. What are the key differences between set union and intersection?
  3. Can you explain the concept of set complements with an example?
  4. How do we visualize set operations using a Venn diagram?
  5. What happens when two sets are disjoint in a Venn diagram?

Tip: When working with Venn diagrams, always list out the elements explicitly to avoid mistakes in set operations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Set Operations

Formulas

Intersection: A ∩ B = {x | x ∈ A and x ∈ B}
Union: A ∪ B = {x | x ∈ A or x ∈ B}
Difference: A - B = {x | x ∈ A and x ∉ B}
Complement: A^c = U - A, where U is the universal set

Theorems

De Morgan's Laws

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12