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* 

 
 

Let's determine the indicated sets:

### (a) \( B \cup C \)
The union of sets \( B \) and \( C \) is the set of all elements that are in either \( B \), \( C \), or both.

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

The union \( B \cup C \) is:
\[ B \cup C = \{1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10\} \]

### (b) \( B \cap C \)
The intersection of sets \( B \) and \( C \) is the set of all elements that are common to both \( B \) and \( C \).

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

The intersection \( B \cap C \) is:
\[ B \cap C = \{7\} \]

### Answers:
- (a) \( B \cup C = \{1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10\} \)
- (b) \( B \cap C = \{7\} \)

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?
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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.

Explore set theory with this problem involving the union and intersection of sets. Learn how to find the union and intersection of sets B and C, including step-by-step solutions and explanations. Suitable for Grades 7-9 students.

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