Math Problem Statement

Find the indicated set if given the following. (Enter your answer as a set. Enter EMPTY for the empty set.)

A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7}      B = 

{1, 3, 5, 7}

      

C = {7, 8, 9, 10}

 

(a)    B ∪ C 

   

(b)    B ∩ C 

   

Solution

Let's determine the indicated sets:

(a) BCB \cup C

The union of sets BB and CC is the set of all elements that are in either BB, CC, or both.

Given: B={1,3,5,7}B = \{1, 3, 5, 7\} C={7,8,9,10}C = \{7, 8, 9, 10\}

The union BCB \cup C is: BC={1,3,5,7,8,9,10}B \cup C = \{1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10\}

(b) BCB \cap C

The intersection of sets BB and CC is the set of all elements that are common to both BB and CC.

Given: B={1,3,5,7}B = \{1, 3, 5, 7\} C={7,8,9,10}C = \{7, 8, 9, 10\}

The intersection BCB \cap C is: BC={7}B \cap C = \{7\}

Answers:

  • (a) BC={1,3,5,7,8,9,10}B \cup C = \{1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10\}
  • (b) BC={7}B \cap C = \{7\}

Do you have any questions or would you like more details? Here are some related questions that might interest you:

  1. How do you find the difference between two sets?
  2. What does the complement of a set represent?
  3. Can two sets have an empty intersection? What does that imply?
  4. How can you use set notation to describe the union of multiple sets?
  5. What are the properties of union and intersection in set theory?

Tip: Always remember that the union of two sets includes all elements from both sets without repetition, while the intersection only includes the elements common to both.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Union of Sets
Intersection of Sets

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9