Math Problem Statement

Determine the result of the following operations: 1. X ∩ Y 2. X ∪ Y 3. Y complement (relative to U) 4. X ∩ Y complement.

Solution

From the image, we are solving problems related to set operations. Here's a breakdown of the given information and the required operations:

Given Sets:

  • U={1,2,3,4,5}U = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\} (Universal set)
  • X={1,2,4}X = \{1, 2, 4\}
  • Y={1,3,4}Y = \{1, 3, 4\}

Operations to Solve:

  1. XYX \cap Y (Intersection)
  2. XYX \cup Y (Union)
  3. Y\overline{Y} (Complement of YY in UU)
  4. XYX \cap \overline{Y} (Intersection of XX and Y\overline{Y})

Solutions:

  1. XYX \cap Y: The intersection of XX and YY is the set of elements common to both: XY={1,2,4}{1,3,4}={1,4}X \cap Y = \{1, 2, 4\} \cap \{1, 3, 4\} = \{1, 4\} Correct answer: {1,4}\{1, 4\}.

  2. XYX \cup Y: The union of XX and YY is the set of all elements in either XX or YY: XY={1,2,4}{1,3,4}={1,2,3,4}X \cup Y = \{1, 2, 4\} \cup \{1, 3, 4\} = \{1, 2, 3, 4\} Correct answer: {1,2,3,4}\{1, 2, 3, 4\}.

  3. Y\overline{Y}: The complement of YY in UU is the set of elements in UU but not in YY: Y=UY={1,2,3,4,5}{1,3,4}={2,5}\overline{Y} = U \setminus Y = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\} \setminus \{1, 3, 4\} = \{2, 5\} Correct answer: {2,5}\{2, 5\}.

  4. XYX \cap \overline{Y}: First, we use Y={2,5}\overline{Y} = \{2, 5\}. Then, find the intersection of XX and Y\overline{Y}: XY={1,2,4}{2,5}={2}X \cap \overline{Y} = \{1, 2, 4\} \cap \{2, 5\} = \{2\} Correct answer: {2}\{2\}.


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Here are 5 related questions to deepen understanding:

  1. What is the difference between a union and an intersection in set theory?
  2. How is the complement of a set determined relative to the universal set?
  3. If X={a,b,c}X = \{a, b, c\} and Y={b,c,d}Y = \{b, c, d\}, what is XYX \cup Y?
  4. Can the intersection of two sets be an empty set? Provide an example.
  5. Why is it important to specify the universal set when finding complements?

Tip:

Always list the universal set explicitly in set theory problems to avoid ambiguity when computing complements.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Operations
Union
Intersection
Complement

Formulas

Intersection: A ∩ B = {x | x ∈ A and x ∈ B}
Union: A ∪ B = {x | x ∈ A or x ∈ B}
Complement: A' = U \ A, where U is the universal set

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10