Math Problem Statement

Draw two Venn diagrams to determine whether the following expressions are equal for all sets A, B, and C. (A ∩ B) ∩ C, (A ∪ B ∪ C)'

Solution

To determine if the expressions (AB)C(A \cap B) \cap C and (ABC)(A \cup B \cup C)' are equal for all sets AA, BB, and CC, we can use Venn diagrams to visualize both expressions and then compare them.

  1. Expression 1: (AB)C(A \cap B) \cap C

    This expression represents the intersection of sets AA, BB, and CC. In a Venn diagram:

    • We first draw the intersection of AA and BB, which is the region where AA and BB overlap.
    • Then, we take the intersection of this region with CC. This will be the part of the Venn diagram where all three sets AA, BB, and CC overlap.
  2. Expression 2: (ABC)(A \cup B \cup C)'

    This expression represents the complement of the union of sets AA, BB, and CC. In a Venn diagram:

    • We first draw the union of AA, BB, and CC, which includes all elements that belong to at least one of the three sets.
    • The complement of this union is everything outside of ABCA \cup B \cup C, meaning the area not covered by any of the sets.

Conclusion:

  • (AB)C(A \cap B) \cap C focuses on the region common to all three sets, while (ABC)(A \cup B \cup C)' focuses on the region outside all three sets.
  • These two expressions clearly refer to different areas of the Venn diagram. Hence, they are not equal for all sets AA, BB, and CC.

Would you like me to draw the Venn diagrams to illustrate this, or clarify further?


Here are 5 questions to deepen understanding:

  1. How do you determine the complement of a union in set theory?
  2. What is the relationship between intersection and union in Venn diagrams?
  3. Can two different set operations ever yield equal results? Under what conditions?
  4. How does De Morgan’s law apply to complements of unions and intersections?
  5. Can (AB)C(A \cap B) \cap C ever be equal to (ABC)(A \cup B \cup C)' for specific sets?

Tip: Using Venn diagrams is a powerful way to visualize complex set operations and understand how different areas correspond to different logical expressions!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Venn Diagrams
Intersection
Union
Complement

Formulas

(A ∩ B) ∩ C: The intersection of sets A, B, and C
(A ∪ B ∪ C)': The complement of the union of sets A, B, and C

Theorems

De Morgan's Law
Basic Set Theory Properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12