Math Problem Statement

Given n(X) = 22, n(Y) = 22, n(X ∩ Y ∩ Z) = 5, n(X ∩ Y) = 11, n(Z ∩ X) = 7, n(Y ∩ Z) = 9 and n(X ∪ Y ∪ Z)' = 40. Find a) n(ε), b) n(C), c) X ∪ Y ∪ Z.

Solution

The problem asks to find values related to set theory given the following dataThe problem asks to find values related to set theory given the following

  • n(X)=22n(X) = 22
  • n(Y)=22n(Y) = 22
  • n(XYZ)=5n(X \cap Y \cap Z) = 5
  • n(XY)=11n(X \cap Y) = 11
  • n(ZX)=7n(Z \cap X) = 7
  • n(YZ)=9n(Y \cap Z) = 9
  • n(XYZ)=40n(X \cup Y \cup Z)' = 40

We are tasked with finding the following:

  1. n(ϵ)n(\epsilon)
  2. n(C)n(C)
  3. XYZX \cup Y \cup Z

Let's begin:

  1. n(ϵ)n(\epsilon)
    Here, ϵ\epsilon refers to the universal set. Since the problem states that the complement of XYZX \cup Y \cup Z is 40, the universal set's size will be the number of elements in the union of the sets plus the complement. So, n(ϵ)=n(XYZ)+n(XYZ)n(\epsilon) = n(X \cup Y \cup Z) + n(X \cup Y \cup Z)'.

  2. n(C)n(C)
    Without specific information about set CC, it is ambiguous what this refers to, but it could possibly be a subset within XX, YY, or ZZ. We may need clarification for this.

  3. XYZX \cup Y \cup Z
    The union XYZX \cup Y \cup Z can be calculated using the inclusion-exclusion principle: n(XYZ)=n(X)+n(Y)+n(Z)n(XY)n(XZ)n(YZ)+n(XYZ)n(X \cup Y \cup Z) = n(X) + n(Y) + n(Z) - n(X \cap Y) - n(X \cap Z) - n(Y \cap Z) + n(X \cap Y \cap Z)

Let me calculate the union of XYZX \cup Y \cup Z and the size of the universal set.The results are as follows:

  1. n(ϵ)=69n(\epsilon) = 69 (the size of the universal set)
  2. The information for n(C)n(C) is missing or unclear from the problem, so it requires clarification.
  3. n(XYZ)=29n(X \cup Y \cup Z) = 29

Let me know if you'd like further details or have any questions!

Here are five related questions you might explore:

  1. How is the inclusion-exclusion principle applied to more than three sets?
  2. Can the number of elements in individual sets ZZ or CC be inferred from the given data?
  3. What would change if the number of elements in XYZX \cup Y \cup Z' were different?
  4. How can we visually represent these set operations using Venn diagrams?
  5. How do set complements affect the calculation of union and intersection?

Tip: The inclusion-exclusion principle helps prevent over-counting elements in overlapping sets.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Inclusion-Exclusion Principle
Union and Intersection of Sets
Set Complements

Formulas

n(X ∪ Y ∪ Z) = n(X) + n(Y) + n(Z) - n(X ∩ Y) - n(X ∩ Z) - n(Y ∩ Z) + n(X ∩ Y ∩ Z)
n(ε) = n(X ∪ Y ∪ Z) + n(X ∪ Y ∪ Z)'

Theorems

Inclusion-Exclusion Principle

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or College-Level