Math Problem Statement
One of the theorems is not true
Question 2Select one:
Let A be a subset of B. Then B ' is a subset of A '
Let A be a subset of B. Then the union of A and B is precisely B
Let A be a subset of B. Then the union intersection of A and B is precisely A
Let A be a subset of B. Then the Union of A and (B – A) is precisely A
Solution
Let's analyze each statement carefully and determine which one is not true:
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Let . Then :
This statement is true. The complement (elements not in ) will include (elements not in ), as . -
Let . Then the union of and is precisely :
This statement is true. If , combining and in a union doesn't add anything new, so the union is just . -
Let . Then the intersection of and is precisely :
This statement is true. Since , all elements of are already in . Thus, the intersection of and is . -
Let . Then the union of and is precisely :
This statement is not true.
consists of elements in but not in . When you take the union of and , the result is , not .
Correct Answer:
The incorrect statement is the fourth one:
"Let . Then the union of and is precisely ."
Do you want detailed proofs or visualizations for any of these?
Here are five related questions for practice:
- What is the difference between and in set theory?
- If , what is the result of ?
- Can the union of two disjoint subsets ever equal one of the subsets?
- Why does when ?
- How can Venn diagrams help visualize these relationships?
Tip: When working with sets, always test statements with simple, concrete examples to confirm their validity.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Set Theory
Subset and Superset Relations
Set Operations
Formulas
Union: A ∪ B = {x | x ∈ A or x ∈ B}
Intersection: A ∩ B = {x | x ∈ A and x ∈ B}
Set Difference: B - A = {x | x ∈ B and x ∉ A}
Theorems
Subset Relation: If A ⊆ B, then every element of A is also an element of B.
Complement and Subset Relationship
Properties of Union and Intersection in Set Theory
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12