Math Problem Statement
Solution
Let's walk through the problem step by step.
Problem Recap:
- Set contains 80 elements.
- Set contains 18 elements.
- Sets and have 16 elements in common: .
- There are 33 elements in (the universal set) that are not in nor in .
- You need to find how many elements are in (i.e., ).
Solution:
Let’s apply the principle of inclusion-exclusion for sets.
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Formula for union of two sets: Substituting the given values:
So, there are 82 elements in either , , or both.
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Elements not in or : These are the 33 elements outside both sets. Therefore: |S| = |A \cup B| + \text{(elements not in AB)}
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Total number of elements in :
Answer:
There are 115 elements in the universal set .
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Here are 5 follow-up questions to enhance your understanding:
- How would the formula change if three sets were involved?
- What is the complement of a set, and how does it relate to the universal set?
- Can two sets be disjoint? If so, what would that imply about their intersection?
- How does the principle of inclusion-exclusion extend to more than two sets?
- If , what can you say about and ?
Tip: When working with Venn diagrams, breaking problems into smaller sections often makes them easier to solve!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Set Theory
Inclusion-Exclusion Principle
Universal Set
Subsets
Formulas
|A ∪ B| = |A| + |B| - |A ∩ B|
|S| = |A ∪ B| + (elements not in A or B)
Theorems
Inclusion-Exclusion Principle
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12