Math Problem Statement

Use the given sets to find (A ∩ B) ∪ C where A = {4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9}, B = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15}, and C = {2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12}.

Solution

To solve (AB)C(A \cap B) \cup C using the given sets, let's follow these steps:

Given sets:

  • A={4,5,6,7,8,9}A = \{4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9\}
  • B={1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15}B = \{1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15\}
  • C={2,5,6,9,10,12}C = \{2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12\}

Step 1: Find ABA \cap B (Intersection of A and B)

The intersection of two sets is the set of elements common to both.

  • Common elements between AA and BB are: {5,7,9}\{5, 7, 9\}

Thus, AB={5,7,9}A \cap B = \{5, 7, 9\}.

Step 2: Find (AB)C(A \cap B) \cup C (Union of ABA \cap B and CC)

The union of two sets is the set of all distinct elements that are in either of the sets.

  • Elements of (AB)={5,7,9}(A \cap B) = \{5, 7, 9\}
  • Elements of C={2,5,6,9,10,12}C = \{2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12\}

The union of {5,7,9}\{5, 7, 9\} and {2,5,6,9,10,12}\{2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12\} is:

  • {2,5,6,7,9,10,12}\{2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12\}

Final Answer:

(AB)C={2,5,6,7,9,10,12}(A \cap B) \cup C = \{2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12\}

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Follow-up Questions:

  1. How do you find the difference between two sets, such as ABA - B?
  2. What is the symmetric difference of sets, and how does it differ from the union?
  3. How can you represent ABA \cap B using a Venn diagram?
  4. What are the properties of set operations like commutativity or associativity in intersections and unions?
  5. Can you find (AB)C(A \cup B) \cap C and how does it differ from (AB)C(A \cap B) \cup C?

Tip:

When solving problems with sets, visualizing the sets using Venn diagrams can help make intersections and unions clearer!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Intersection
Union

Formulas

Intersection: A ∩ B
Union: A ∪ B

Theorems

Union of sets includes all distinct elements from both sets
Intersection includes only common elements

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12