Math Problem Statement

If X = {3, 4}, Y = {4, 5}, and Z = {5, 6}, find: 1. X × (Y ∩ Z) 2. Y^2 3. n(X^2)

Solution

The question in the image involves set theory and algebraic notation. Let's break it down step by step:

Given Sets:

  • X={3,4}X = \{3, 4\}
  • Y={4,5}Y = \{4, 5\}
  • Z={5,6}Z = \{5, 6\}

The tasks are:

  1. X×(YZ)X \times (Y \cap Z)
  2. Y2Y^2
  3. n(X2)n(X^2)

Solution:

1. X×(YZ)X \times (Y \cap Z)

  • Intersection of Y and Z: YZ={4,5}{5,6}={5}Y \cap Z = \{4, 5\} \cap \{5, 6\} = \{5\}
  • Cartesian product: X×{5}={(3,5),(4,5)}X \times \{5\} = \{(3, 5), (4, 5)\}

2. Y2Y^2

  • This notation Y2Y^2 seems unclear, but in set theory, it could mean the Cartesian product Y×YY \times Y. If this is the case: Y×Y={(4,4),(4,5),(5,4),(5,5)}Y \times Y = \{(4, 4), (4, 5), (5, 4), (5, 5)\} So, Y2=Y×YY^2 = Y \times Y.

3. n(X2)n(X^2)

  • X2X^2 probably refers to X×XX \times X, the Cartesian product of XX with itself: X×X={(3,3),(3,4),(4,3),(4,4)}X \times X = \{(3, 3), (3, 4), (4, 3), (4, 4)\}
  • Number of elements in X2X^2: n(X2)=4n(X^2) = 4

Would you like further details on any part of this solution?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What is the union of sets XX, YY, and ZZ?
  2. How does the Cartesian product differ from the union of sets?
  3. Can you compute (YZ)×X(Y \cup Z) \times X?
  4. What is the power set of XX?
  5. How would the intersection of XX and ZZ be computed?

Tip: Cartesian products produce pairs of elements from two sets, making the result much larger than simple set operations like union or intersection.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Cartesian Product
Intersection of Sets
Cardinality

Formulas

Intersection of two sets: A ∩ B = {elements common to both A and B}
Cartesian product: A × B = {(a, b) | a ∈ A, b ∈ B}
Cardinality: n(A) = number of elements in set A

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10