Math Problem Statement

For U = {1, 2, 3, ..., 9, 10}, let A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}, B = {1, 2, 4, 8}, C = {1, 2, 3, 5, 7}, and D = {2, 4, 6, 8}. Determine the elements of each of the following sets: (a) (A ∪ B) ∩ C, (b) A ∪ (B ∩ C), (c) C' ∪ D, (d) C ∩ D, (e) (A ∪ B) - C, (f) A ∪ (B - C), (g) (B - C) - D, (h) B - (C - D), (i) (A ∪ B) - (C ∩ D).

Solution

Let's solve each part step-by-step. We are given:

  • Universal set U={1,2,3,,10}U = \{1, 2, 3, \dots, 10\}
  • Sets:
    • A={1,2,3,4,5}A = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\}
    • B={1,2,4,8}B = \{1, 2, 4, 8\}
    • C={1,2,3,5,7}C = \{1, 2, 3, 5, 7\}
    • D={2,4,6,8}D = \{2, 4, 6, 8\}

Let's determine the elements of each specified set operation:

(a) (AB)C(A \cup B) \cap C

  1. AB={1,2,3,4,5,8}A \cup B = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8\}
  2. (AB)C={1,2,3,5}(A \cup B) \cap C = \{1, 2, 3, 5\}

Answer: {1,2,3,5}\{1, 2, 3, 5\}

(b) A(BC)A \cup (B \cap C)

  1. BC={1,2}B \cap C = \{1, 2\}
  2. A(BC)={1,2,3,4,5}A \cup (B \cap C) = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\}

Answer: {1,2,3,4,5}\{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\}

(c) CD\overline{C} \cup D

  1. C=UC={4,6,8,9,10}\overline{C} = U - C = \{4, 6, 8, 9, 10\}
  2. CD={2,4,6,8,9,10}\overline{C} \cup D = \{2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10\}

Answer: {2,4,6,8,9,10}\{2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10\}

(d) CDC \cap D

  1. CD={2}C \cap D = \{2\}

Answer: {2}\{2\}

(e) (AB)C(A \cup B) - C

  1. AB={1,2,3,4,5,8}A \cup B = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8\}
  2. (AB)C={4,8}(A \cup B) - C = \{4, 8\}

Answer: {4,8}\{4, 8\}

(f) A(BC)A \cup (B - C)

  1. BC={4,8}B - C = \{4, 8\}
  2. A(BC)={1,2,3,4,5,8}A \cup (B - C) = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8\}

Answer: {1,2,3,4,5,8}\{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8\}

(g) (BC)D(B - C) - D

  1. BC={4,8}B - C = \{4, 8\}
  2. (BC)D=(B - C) - D = \emptyset (since {4,8}D\{4, 8\} \subset D)

Answer: \emptyset

(h) B(CD)B - (C - D)

  1. CD={1,3,5,7}C - D = \{1, 3, 5, 7\}
  2. B(CD)={2,4,8}B - (C - D) = \{2, 4, 8\}

Answer: {2,4,8}\{2, 4, 8\}

(i) (AB)(CD)(A \cup B) - (C \cap D)

  1. AB={1,2,3,4,5,8}A \cup B = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8\}
  2. CD={2}C \cap D = \{2\}
  3. (AB)(CD)={1,3,4,5,8}(A \cup B) - (C \cap D) = \{1, 3, 4, 5, 8\}

Answer: {1,3,4,5,8}\{1, 3, 4, 5, 8\}

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Here are some related questions you might find helpful:

  1. What is the difference between union and intersection in set operations?
  2. How is the complement of a set calculated within a universal set?
  3. Why does the empty set appear in set operations like in part (g)?
  4. How can we verify if our answer for set differences is correct?
  5. How would the results change if the universal set UU were larger or smaller?

Tip: Always confirm each intermediate step in set operations, as a small error early can affect the entire solution.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Union
Intersection
Complement
Set Difference

Formulas

Union: A ∪ B
Intersection: A ∩ B
Complement: C' = U - C
Set Difference: A - B

Theorems

Basic properties of sets, De Morgan's Laws

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12