Math Problem Statement

Given U = {a,b,c,d,e,i,o,u}, A = {a,b,c,d,e}, B = {a,e,i,o,u}, C = {i,o,u}, find the following sets.

A) A∪C=

B) A∩C=

C) (A∩B)′=

D) A′∪B′=

Solution

We are given the universal set U={a,b,c,d,e,i,o,u}U = \{a, b, c, d, e, i, o, u\}, and the sets A={a,b,c,d,e}A = \{a, b, c, d, e\}, B={a,e,i,o,u}B = \{a, e, i, o, u\}, and C={i,o,u}C = \{i, o, u\}. Now, let's find each set operation.

A) ACA \cup C (Union of A and C)

The union of two sets contains all elements that are in either of the sets. So, AC={a,b,c,d,e}{i,o,u}A \cup C = \{a, b, c, d, e\} \cup \{i, o, u\} Combining all elements, we get: AC={a,b,c,d,e,i,o,u}A \cup C = \{a, b, c, d, e, i, o, u\} Thus, AC=UA \cup C = U.

B) ACA \cap C (Intersection of A and C)

The intersection of two sets contains only the elements that are in both sets. So, AC={a,b,c,d,e}{i,o,u}A \cap C = \{a, b, c, d, e\} \cap \{i, o, u\} Since there are no common elements between AA and CC, the intersection is empty: AC=A \cap C = \emptyset

C) (AB)(A \cap B)' (Complement of the Intersection of A and B)

First, find ABA \cap B, which includes elements common to both sets: AB={a,b,c,d,e}{a,e,i,o,u}={a,e}A \cap B = \{a, b, c, d, e\} \cap \{a, e, i, o, u\} = \{a, e\} Now, the complement of ABA \cap B (denoted (AB)(A \cap B)') is the set of elements in UU but not in ABA \cap B: (AB)=U{a,e}={b,c,d,i,o,u}(A \cap B)' = U \setminus \{a, e\} = \{b, c, d, i, o, u\}

D) ABA' \cup B' (Union of Complements of A and B)

First, find the complements of AA and BB.

The complement of AA (denoted AA') is the set of elements in UU but not in AA: A=UA={i,o,u}A' = U \setminus A = \{i, o, u\}

The complement of BB (denoted BB') is the set of elements in UU but not in BB: B=UB={b,c,d}B' = U \setminus B = \{b, c, d\}

Now, the union of AA' and BB' is: AB={i,o,u}{b,c,d}={b,c,d,i,o,u}A' \cup B' = \{i, o, u\} \cup \{b, c, d\} = \{b, c, d, i, o, u\}


Summary of Results:

A) AC={a,b,c,d,e,i,o,u}A \cup C = \{a, b, c, d, e, i, o, u\}
B) AC=A \cap C = \emptyset
C) (AB)={b,c,d,i,o,u}(A \cap B)' = \{b, c, d, i, o, u\}
D) AB={b,c,d,i,o,u}A' \cup B' = \{b, c, d, i, o, u\}

Would you like further details or clarifications? Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. What is the complement of CC relative to UU?
  2. How would ABA \cup B differ from ACA \cup C?
  3. What happens if ABCA \cap B \cap C is computed?
  4. How do the operations change if we have sets with infinite elements?
  5. Can the union of any two sets be the universal set?

Tip: The union of a set with its complement always gives the universal set!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Union
Intersection
Complement

Formulas

A ∪ C = {x | x ∈ A or x ∈ C}
A ∩ C = {x | x ∈ A and x ∈ C}
(A ∩ B)' = U \ (A ∩ B)
A' ∪ B' = (U \ A) ∪ (U \ B)

Theorems

De Morgan's Laws
Basic Set Operations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12