Math Problem Statement

Which of the following statements are valid? (a) A ∪ A = A (b) A ∩ A = A (c) A ∪ ∅ = A (d) A ∪ U = U (e) A ∩ ∅ = ∅ (f) A ∩ U = A (g) The complement of A̅ is A.

Solution

Let's analyze the provided set theory problem, which asks which of the following statements are valid:

  1. (a) AA=AA \cup A = A:
    This is the idempotent law of union. The union of a set with itself is the set itself.
    True.

  2. (b) AA=AA \cap A = A:
    This is the idempotent law of intersection. The intersection of a set with itself is the set itself.
    True.

  3. (c) A=AA \cup \emptyset = A:
    The union of any set AA with the empty set \emptyset is the set AA.
    True.

  4. (d) AU=UA \cup U = U (where UU is the universal set):
    The union of any set AA with the universal set UU is the universal set UU.
    True.

  5. (e) A=A \cap \emptyset = \emptyset:
    The intersection of any set AA with the empty set \emptyset is the empty set.
    True.

  6. (f) AU=AA \cap U = A (where UU is the universal set):
    The intersection of any set AA with the universal set UU is the set AA.
    True.

  7. (g) The complement of Aˉ\bar{A} (denoted Aˉˉ\bar{\bar{A}}) is AA:
    This is the double complement law. The complement of the complement of a set is the set itself.
    True.

Conclusion:

All the statements provided are valid.


Would you like further details on any of these laws? Here are some follow-up questions:

  1. What is the difference between union and intersection in set theory?
  2. How do the idempotent laws apply to other operations in mathematics?
  3. Can you explain the role of the universal set UU in set operations?
  4. What happens when we apply these set operations to infinite sets?
  5. How do these properties extend to Venn diagrams?

Tip: In set theory, learning the basic laws like the idempotent, identity, and complement laws helps in simplifying complex problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Union
Intersection
Complement
Universal Set

Formulas

A ∪ A = A (Idempotent Law of Union)
A ∩ A = A (Idempotent Law of Intersection)
A ∪ ∅ = A (Identity Law for Union)
A ∪ U = U (Universal Set Law)
A ∩ ∅ = ∅ (Identity Law for Intersection)
A ∩ U = A (Universal Set Intersection)
Complement of complement: A̅̅ = A

Theorems

Idempotent Laws
Identity Laws
Double Complement Law

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Mathematics or Set Theory Introductory Course