Math Problem Statement

Given the following​ sets, find the set Upper A union left parenthesis Upper B intersect Upper C right parenthesis. Uequals​{​1, ​2, 3, . .​ ., 6​} Aequals​{1​, 2​, 3​, 4​} Bequals​{1​, 2​, 3​} Cequals​{1​, 2​, 3​, 4​, 5​}

Solution

Let's break this down step by step:

Step 1: Understand the sets.

We are given the following sets:

  • U={1,2,3,,6}U = \{1, 2, 3, \dots, 6\}
  • A={1,2,3,4}A = \{1, 2, 3, 4\}
  • B={1,2,3}B = \{1, 2, 3\}
  • C={1,2,3,4,5}C = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\}

Step 2: Find BCB \cap C.

The intersection of sets BB and CC includes all the elements that are common to both sets:

  • B={1,2,3}B = \{1, 2, 3\}
  • C={1,2,3,4,5}C = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\}

So, BC={1,2,3}B \cap C = \{1, 2, 3\}.

Step 3: Find A(BC)A \cup (B \cap C).

Now we need to find the union of set AA with BCB \cap C:

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

The union of these two sets includes all the elements from both sets, without duplicates:

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

Final Answer:

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

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How is the intersection of two sets different from their union?
  2. What would be the result of BCB \cup C?
  3. Can you calculate ABA \cap B?
  4. How would the union change if AA had more elements than BCB \cap C?
  5. What is the difference between complement and intersection in set theory?

Tip: The union of two sets contains all unique elements from both sets, while the intersection contains only elements common to both sets.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Union of Sets
Intersection of Sets

Formulas

A ∪ (B ∩ C): The union of set A with the intersection of sets B and C
B ∩ C: The intersection of sets B and C includes elements common to both

Theorems

Union Theorem: A ∪ B contains all elements of A and B without duplicates
Intersection Theorem: A ∩ B contains elements common to both A and B

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8