Math Problem Statement

Let U be a set (the "universe"), and A,B⊆U . Consider the following two statements: (i) |U−A|=|A′|

(ii) |A∪B|=|A|+|B| Both statements are true Statement (i) is true; (ii) is false Statement (i) is false; (ii) is true Both statements are false

Solution

Let's analyze the two statements to determine their validity:

Statement (i): UA=A|U - A| = |A'|

Here:

  • UAU - A refers to the set difference, which means all elements in UU that are not in AA.
  • AA' (also denoted as the complement of AA) refers to all elements in UU that are not in AA.

Since both UAU - A and AA' refer to the same set, this means UA=A|U - A| = |A'| is true. Both sets contain the same elements, and hence, their cardinalities are equal.

Conclusion: Statement (i) is true.


Statement (ii): AB=A+B|A \cup B| = |A| + |B|

This statement says that the cardinality of the union of sets AA and BB is equal to the sum of the cardinalities of AA and BB.

This is false in general unless AA and BB are disjoint sets (i.e., AB=A \cap B = \emptyset).

In most cases, AA and BB may have common elements, and the correct formula should account for this overlap: AB=A+BAB|A \cup B| = |A| + |B| - |A \cap B| So, if AA and BB overlap, the union will not simply be the sum of their cardinalities.

Conclusion: Statement (ii) is false.


Final Answer:

  • Statement (i) is true, and statement (ii) is false.

Thus, the correct answer is: Statement (i) is true; (ii) is false.


Would you like further details or clarification on any of the points?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What is the relationship between set difference and set complement?
  2. How does the inclusion-exclusion principle apply to unions of multiple sets?
  3. When are two sets disjoint, and how does this affect their union?
  4. Can you provide an example where the formula for AB|A \cup B| differs from A+B|A| + |B|?
  5. What are the implications of these set properties in probability theory?

Tip: Always be cautious when dealing with set unions—account for any overlap using the inclusion-exclusion principle.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Set Operations
Cardinality

Formulas

|A ∪ B| = |A| + |B| - |A ∩ B| (Inclusion-Exclusion Principle)
|U - A| = |A'| (Set Difference and Complement)

Theorems

Inclusion-Exclusion Principle
Set Complement and Set Difference

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12