Math Problem Statement

Let the Universal Set be S. Let A and B be subsets of S. Set A contains 80 elements and Set B contains 18 elements. Sets A and B have 16 elements in common. If there are 33 elements that are in S but not in A nor B, how many elements are in S?

Solution

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Problem Recap:

  • Set AA contains 80 elements.
  • Set BB contains 18 elements.
  • Sets AA and BB have 16 elements in common: AB=16|A \cap B| = 16.
  • There are 33 elements in SS (the universal set) that are not in AA nor in BB.
  • You need to find how many elements are in SS (i.e., S|S|).

Solution:

Let’s apply the principle of inclusion-exclusion for sets.

  1. Formula for union of two sets: AB=A+BAB|A \cup B| = |A| + |B| - |A \cap B| Substituting the given values: AB=80+1816=82|A \cup B| = 80 + 18 - 16 = 82

    So, there are 82 elements in either AA, BB, or both.

  2. Elements not in AA or BB: These are the 33 elements outside both sets. Therefore: |S| = |A \cup B| + \text{(elements not in AororB)}

  3. Total number of elements in SS: S=82+33=115|S| = 82 + 33 = 115


Answer:

There are 115 elements in the universal set SS.


Let me know if you need further clarification!
Here are 5 follow-up questions to enhance your understanding:

  1. How would the formula change if three sets were involved?
  2. What is the complement of a set, and how does it relate to the universal set?
  3. Can two sets be disjoint? If so, what would that imply about their intersection?
  4. How does the principle of inclusion-exclusion extend to more than two sets?
  5. If ABA \subseteq B, what can you say about ABA \cup B and ABA \cap B?

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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