Math Problem Statement

Perform the indicated operations: 1. A^c ∪ (B ∩ C)^c, 2. (C ∩ D)^c ∪ (B ∪ C^c), 3. (A ∩ B ∩ D)^c ∪ C, 4. A^c ∩ B^c ∪ D.

Solution

Let's break down and solve the set operations indicated in the image. The expressions involve basic set operations such as union (∪), intersection (∩), and complement (Aᶜ), and we'll apply set theory rules step by step for each question.

1. Ac(BC)cA^c \cup (B \cap C)^c

  • Apply De Morgan's Law to the second term: (BC)c=BcCc(B \cap C)^c = B^c \cup C^c
  • Now the expression becomes: Ac(BcCc)A^c \cup (B^c \cup C^c)
  • By the associative property of the union: (AcBc)Cc(A^c \cup B^c) \cup C^c
  • The result is a union of the three complements.

2. (CD)c(BCc)(C \cap D)^c \cup (B \cup C^c)

  • Apply De Morgan's Law to the first term: (CD)c=CcDc(C \cap D)^c = C^c \cup D^c
  • Now the expression becomes: (CcDc)(BCc)(C^c \cup D^c) \cup (B \cup C^c)
  • By the associative property of the union, this simplifies to: CcDcBC^c \cup D^c \cup B

3. (ABD)cC(A \cap B \cap D)^c \cup C

  • Apply De Morgan's Law to the first term: (ABD)c=AcBcDc(A \cap B \cap D)^c = A^c \cup B^c \cup D^c
  • Now the expression becomes: (AcBcDc)C(A^c \cup B^c \cup D^c) \cup C
  • By the associative property, this simplifies to: AcBcDcCA^c \cup B^c \cup D^c \cup C

4. AcBcDA^c \cap B^c \cup D

  • This expression contains both union and intersection. By the precedence of operations, apply the intersection first: AcBcA^c \cap B^c This represents the complement of both sets AA and BB. Now union this with DD: (AcBc)D(A^c \cap B^c) \cup D

In summary, here are the final expressions:

  1. AcBcCcA^c \cup B^c \cup C^c
  2. CcDcBC^c \cup D^c \cup B
  3. AcBcDcCA^c \cup B^c \cup D^c \cup C
  4. (AcBc)D(A^c \cap B^c) \cup D

Would you like any additional details or clarifications?

Here are five related questions for practice:

  1. How would the operations change if union (∪) were replaced with intersection (∩)?
  2. Can you apply De Morgan’s Law to the expression (AB)c(A \cup B)^c?
  3. What is the result of A(BCc)cA \cap (B \cup C^c)^c?
  4. How does the order of operations (union and intersection) affect the result in set theory?
  5. What is the complement of ABCA \cup B \cap C?

Tip: Always remember De Morgan's Laws when dealing with complements of unions or intersections. They simplify complex set expressions easily.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Union
Intersection
Complement

Formulas

De Morgan's Law: (A ∩ B)^c = A^c ∪ B^c
De Morgan's Law: (A ∪ B)^c = A^c ∩ B^c
Union (A ∪ B)
Intersection (A ∩ B)
Complement (A^c)

Theorems

De Morgan's Law
Associative Property of Union

Suitable Grade Level

High School (Grades 9-12)