Math Problem Statement

Given two sets A = {1, 2, 3} and B = {2, 3, 4}, find the following set operations: a) A ∪ B (Union) b) A ∩ B (Intersection) c) A \ B (Difference) d) B \ A (Difference)

Solution

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We are given two sets:

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

Now, we are asked to compute various set operations:

a) ABA \cup B (Union of A and B):

The union of two sets AA and BB includes all elements that are in AA, or BB, or both. We list all elements without repetition.

AB={1,2,3,4}A \cup B = \{1, 2, 3, 4\}

b) ABA \cap B (Intersection of A and B):

The intersection of two sets includes only the elements that are in both AA and BB.

AB={2,3}A \cap B = \{2, 3\}

c) ABA \setminus B (Difference of A and B):

This represents the set of elements that are in AA but not in BB.

AB={1}A \setminus B = \{1\}

d) BAB \setminus A (Difference of B and A):

This represents the set of elements that are in BB but not in AA.

BA={4}B \setminus A = \{4\}


If you'd like to explore any of these set operations further or ask for more details, feel free to ask!

Here are some related questions you could think about:

  1. How do you compute the symmetric difference between sets AA and BB?
  2. What is the power set of AA?
  3. Can you form a Venn diagram for AA and BB?
  4. How would you represent ABA \cup B and ABA \cap B using a Venn diagram?
  5. What happens to the union and intersection if ABA \subseteq B?

Tip: Always list out all elements when performing set operations, and make sure to avoid duplicates in unions!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Union
Intersection
Difference

Formulas

A ∪ B = {x | x ∈ A or x ∈ B}
A ∩ B = {x | x ∈ A and x ∈ B}
A \ B = {x | x ∈ A and x ∉ B}
B \ A = {x | x ∈ B and x ∉ A}

Theorems

Union and Intersection properties
Set Difference properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10