Math Problem Statement

Dato l'insieme universo U = {a, b, c, d, e, f} e i suoi due sottoinsiemi A = {a, c, e} e B = {d, e, f}, determina: 1. A ∪ B 2. A ∩ B 3. B - A 4. A - B 5. Aᶜ 6. Bᶜ 7. Aᶜ ∪ B 8. Aᶜ ∩ B 9. Aᶜ ∩ Bᶜ 10. Aᶜ ∪ Bᶜ

Solution

The task involves set operations based on the universal set U={a,b,c,d,e,f}U = \{a, b, c, d, e, f\} and two subsets A={a,c,e}A = \{a, c, e\} and B={d,e,f}B = \{d, e, f\}. I will compute each requested set operation step by step. Here are the results:

1. ABA \cup B (Union of AA and BB):

AB={a,c,e}{d,e,f}={a,c,e,d,f}.A \cup B = \{a, c, e\} \cup \{d, e, f\} = \{a, c, e, d, f\}.

2. ABA \cap B (Intersection of AA and BB):

AB={a,c,e}{d,e,f}={e}.A \cap B = \{a, c, e\} \cap \{d, e, f\} = \{e\}.

3. BAB - A (Elements in BB but not in AA):

BA={d,e,f}{a,c,e}={d,f}.B - A = \{d, e, f\} - \{a, c, e\} = \{d, f\}.

4. ABA - B (Elements in AA but not in BB):

AB={a,c,e}{d,e,f}={a,c}.A - B = \{a, c, e\} - \{d, e, f\} = \{a, c\}.

5. Complement of AA, AcA^c:

Ac=UA={a,b,c,d,e,f}{a,c,e}={b,d,f}.A^c = U - A = \{a, b, c, d, e, f\} - \{a, c, e\} = \{b, d, f\}.

6. Complement of BB, BcB^c:

Bc=UB={a,b,c,d,e,f}{d,e,f}={a,b,c}.B^c = U - B = \{a, b, c, d, e, f\} - \{d, e, f\} = \{a, b, c\}.

7. AcBA^c \cup B (Union of the complement of AA and BB):

AcB={b,d,f}{d,e,f}={b,d,e,f}.A^c \cup B = \{b, d, f\} \cup \{d, e, f\} = \{b, d, e, f\}.

8. AcBA^c \cap B (Intersection of the complement of AA and BB):

AcB={b,d,f}{d,e,f}={d,f}.A^c \cap B = \{b, d, f\} \cap \{d, e, f\} = \{d, f\}.

9. AcBcA^c \cap B^c (Intersection of the complements of AA and BB):

AcBc={b,d,f}{a,b,c}={b}.A^c \cap B^c = \{b, d, f\} \cap \{a, b, c\} = \{b\}.

10. AcBcA^c \cup B^c (Union of the complements of AA and BB):

AcBc={b,d,f}{a,b,c}={a,b,c,d,f}.A^c \cup B^c = \{b, d, f\} \cup \{a, b, c\} = \{a, b, c, d, f\}.

Let me know if you would like any step clarified further or have any additional questions.


Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How do we represent the complement of a set in a Venn diagram?
  2. What is the symmetric difference of sets AA and BB?
  3. Can the intersection of a set and its complement ever be non-empty?
  4. How does the universal set influence the calculation of complements?
  5. How do we verify the results of set operations using diagrams?

Tip: Always list elements in a set operation result systematically to avoid missing or duplicating any elements.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Set Operations
Union
Intersection
Complement

Formulas

Union: A ∪ B = {x | x ∈ A or x ∈ B}
Intersection: A ∩ B = {x | x ∈ A and x ∈ B}
Difference: A - B = {x | x ∈ A and x ∉ B}
Complement: Aᶜ = U - A

Theorems

Basic Properties of Set Operations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11