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:

  1. Let ABA \subseteq B. Then BAB' \subseteq A':
    This statement is true. The complement BB' (elements not in BB) will include AA' (elements not in AA), as ABA \subseteq B.

  2. Let ABA \subseteq B. Then the union of AA and BB is precisely BB:
    This statement is true. If ABA \subseteq B, combining AA and BB in a union doesn't add anything new, so the union is just BB.

  3. Let ABA \subseteq B. Then the intersection of AA and BB is precisely AA:
    This statement is true. Since ABA \subseteq B, all elements of AA are already in BB. Thus, the intersection of AA and BB is AA.

  4. Let ABA \subseteq B. Then the union of AA and (BA)(B - A) is precisely AA:
    This statement is not true.
    BAB - A consists of elements in BB but not in AA. When you take the union of AA and (BA)(B - A), the result is BB, not AA.

Correct Answer:

The incorrect statement is the fourth one:
"Let ABA \subseteq B. Then the union of AA and (BA)(B - A) is precisely AA."


Do you want detailed proofs or visualizations for any of these?
Here are five related questions for practice:

  1. What is the difference between BAB - A and AA' in set theory?
  2. If ABA \subseteq B, what is the result of (AB)(A \cap B)'?
  3. Can the union of two disjoint subsets ever equal one of the subsets?
  4. Why does (BA)A=B(B - A) \cup A = B when ABA \subseteq B?
  5. 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