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:

  1. Definitions:

    • U={g,h,p,q,r}U = \{g, h, p, q, r\} (Universal set)
    • D={g,p,q}D = \{g, p, q\}
  2. Tasks:

    • (a) Find DUD' \cup U, where DD' is the complement of DD (elements in UU but not in DD).
    • (b) Find DD \cap \emptyset.

Solution:

Part (a): DUD' \cup U

  • Step 1: Find DD', the complement of DD: D=UD={g,h,p,q,r}{g,p,q}={h,r}D' = U - D = \{g, h, p, q, r\} - \{g, p, q\} = \{h, r\}

  • Step 2: Take the union of DD' and UU: DU={h,r}{g,h,p,q,r}={g,h,p,q,r}D' \cup U = \{h, r\} \cup \{g, h, p, q, r\} = \{g, h, p, q, r\}

So, DU=U={g,h,p,q,r}D' \cup U = U = \{g, h, p, q, r\}.


Part (b): DD \cap \emptyset

  • The intersection of any set with the empty set (\emptyset) is always \emptyset: D=D \cap \emptyset = \emptyset

Final Answers:

  • (a) DU={g,h,p,q,r}D' \cup U = \{g, h, p, q, r\}
  • (b) D=D \cap \emptyset = \emptyset

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5 Related Questions:

  1. What is the general rule for finding the complement of a set?
  2. How do intersections and unions differ when applied to disjoint sets?
  3. What is the union of two identical sets?
  4. Can a universal set have subsets that do not include any of its elements?
  5. 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