Math Problem Statement

If A and B below, are subsets of the universal set. μ = {3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10} A = {3, 5, 6, 7, 8} B = {8, 9, 10} Find: 1. A intersection B i.e. A ∩ B 2. A intersection B complement i.e. A ∩ B' 3. A complement union B i.e. A' ∩ B

Solution

Let's solve each part of this question one by one.

Given Information:

  • Universal set μ={3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10}\mu = \{3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10\}
  • Set A A={3,5,6,7,8}A = \{3, 5, 6, 7, 8\}
  • Set B B={8,9,10}B = \{8, 9, 10\}

Problem Requirements:

  1. ABA \cap B - Intersection of A and B.
  2. ABA \cap B' - Intersection of A with the complement of B.
  3. ABA' \cap B - Intersection of the complement of A with B.

Step 1: Find BB' and AA'

  • BB': Complement of BB in μ\mu is all elements in μ\mu but not in BB.

    • B={3,4,5,6,7}B' = \{3, 4, 5, 6, 7\}
  • AA': Complement of AA in μ\mu is all elements in μ\mu but not in AA.

    • A={4,9,10}A' = \{4, 9, 10\}

Now we can proceed with each part.


Solution to Each Part:

Part (i): ABA \cap B

This is the intersection of sets AA and BB.

AB={8}A \cap B = \{8\}


Part (ii): ABA \cap B'

This is the intersection of AA with the complement of BB (i.e., BB').

AB={3,5,6,7}A \cap B' = \{3, 5, 6, 7\}


Part (iii): ABA' \cap B

This is the intersection of the complement of AA (i.e., AA') with BB.

AB={9,10}A' \cap B = \{9, 10\}


Summary of Answers:

  1. AB={8}A \cap B = \{8\}
  2. AB={3,5,6,7}A \cap B' = \{3, 5, 6, 7\}
  3. AB={9,10}A' \cap B = \{9, 10\}

Would you like further details on any of these steps or have any questions?


Additional Practice Questions:

  1. What is ABA \cup B, the union of sets AA and BB?
  2. Find (AB)(A \cup B)', the complement of the union of AA and BB.
  3. Calculate ABA \cup B', the union of AA and the complement of BB.
  4. Determine ABA' \cup B', the union of the complements of AA and BB.
  5. If C={4,7,10}C = \{4, 7, 10\}, find ACA \cap C.

Tip:

When working with set complements, it's helpful to list all elements in the universal set and clearly mark which elements belong to each subset. This makes finding complements and intersections easier.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Intersection
Complement
Union

Formulas

Intersection: A ∩ B
Complement: B' (elements in μ but not in B)
Union: A' ∩ B

Theorems

Intersection and Complement Laws

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12