Math Problem Statement
Set D and the universal set U are defined as follows: U = {g, h, p, q, r}, D = {g, p, q}. Find the following sets: (a) D' ∪ U, (b) D ∩ ∅.
Solution
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Problem Breakdown:
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Definitions:
- (Universal set)
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Tasks:
- (a) Find , where is the complement of (elements in but not in ).
- (b) Find .
Solution:
Part (a):
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Step 1: Find , the complement of :
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Step 2: Take the union of and :
So, .
Part (b):
- The intersection of any set with the empty set () is always :
Final Answers:
- (a)
- (b)
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5 Related Questions:
- What is the general rule for finding the complement of a set?
- How do intersections and unions differ when applied to disjoint sets?
- What is the union of two identical sets?
- Can a universal set have subsets that do not include any of its elements?
- What happens when you take the union of a set with the empty set?
Tip:
To verify set operations, always write out the elements explicitly—it helps to avoid missing or duplicating elements.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Set Theory
Union of Sets
Intersection of Sets
Complement of a Set
Formulas
Complement of a set: D' = U - D
Union of sets: A ∪ B includes all elements in A or B
Intersection with the empty set: A ∩ ∅ = ∅
Theorems
Basic Set Operations
Properties of the Empty Set
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12