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Solve the mathematics exercises related to set theory, relations, and algebra from BM20A9200 Mathematics A – Exercise set 2.

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Exercise 1: List the Elements of the Sets

  1. {1,2,3,4}\{1, 2, 3, 4\}: Elements are 1, 2, 3, 4.
  2. {10,{20},{1,2,3},3}\{10, \{20\}, \{1, 2, 3\}, 3\}: Elements are 10, {20}\{20\}, {1,2,3}\{1, 2, 3\}, and 3.
  3. {5}\{5\}: The only element is 5.
  4. {{5}}\{\{5\}\}: The element is {5}\{5\} which is a set itself.
  5. \emptyset: This set is empty, no elements.
  6. {xRx22x=0}\{x \in \mathbb{R} \mid x^2 - 2x = 0\}: This describes the set of real numbers where x22x=0x^2 - 2x = 0. Factoring gives x(x2)=0x(x - 2) = 0, so the elements are x=0x = 0 and x=2x = 2.

Exercise 2: Prove Set Identity

We need to show A(BC)=(AB)(AC)A \cap (B \cup C) = (A \cap B) \cup (A \cap C).

  • LHS: A(BC)A \cap (B \cup C) includes all elements that are in both AA and either in BB or CC.
  • RHS: (AB)(AC)(A \cap B) \cup (A \cap C) includes all elements that are either in both AA and BB, or in both AA and CC.

Using distributive laws of sets, it's evident that both expressions represent the same set of elements.

Exercise 3: Venn Diagrams for Subsets

  • Venn Diagram: Represents subsets A,B,CA, B, C with ABA \subseteq B, ACA \subseteq C, and BCAB \cap C \subseteq A. The overlapping regions need to reflect these subset relations accurately.

Exercise 4: Power Set and Set Differences

  • A={1,2,3}A = \{1, 2, 3\} and B={1,3}B = \{1, 3\}
  • Power Set P(A)P(A): {,{1},{2},{3},{1,2},{1,3},{2,3},{1,2,3}}\{\emptyset, \{1\}, \{2\}, \{3\}, \{1, 2\}, \{1, 3\}, \{2, 3\}, \{1, 2, 3\}\}
  • AB={1,3}A \cap B = \{1, 3\}
  • P(AB)=P({2})={,{2}}P(A - B) = P(\{2\}) = \{\emptyset, \{2\}\}
  • P(A)P(B)P(A) - P(B): Contains all subsets of AA that are not subsets of BB.

Exercise 5: Union of Sets and Power Sets

  • Union: s={{1,2,3,4},{3,4},{2,3,5}}s' = \{ \{1, 2, 3, 4\}, \{3, 4\}, \{2, 3, 5\} \}
  • Elements: Individual subsets listed, along with any elements derived from set operations.
  • Existence of SS: Looking for a set SS such that s=P(S)s' = P(S) appears unlikely due to the non-systematic nature of the subsets in ss'.

Exercise 6: Directed Graph Relations

  • Directed Graph: Convert the graphical representation into a set of ordered pairs.
  • {(x1,x2),(x1,x3),(x2,x3),(x2,x5),(x3,x5),(x5,x3)}\{(x1, x2), (x1, x3), (x2, x3), (x2, x5), (x3, x5), (x5, x3)\}

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you prove set identities using element-wise proofs?
  2. Can you explain more about the power set and its properties?
  3. What is the significance of ordered pairs in the context of relations?
  4. Can you detail the use of Venn diagrams in understanding complex set relations?
  5. What are some practical applications of set theory in computer science?

Tip: Always check whether your sets contain other sets as elements when listing elements or performing set operations; this often causes confusion.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Relations
Power Sets
Intersection and Union of Sets
Venn Diagrams
Directed Graphs

Formulas

A ∩ (B ∪ C) = (A ∩ B) ∪ (A ∩ C)
Power set formula: P(A)

Theorems

Distributive Law of Sets
Set Identity Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

College Level (Mathematics A)