Math Problem Statement

Explore the equation for finding the number of elements in the union of two sets, given n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B) - n(A ∩ B), and calculate missing values for n(B) and n(A ∪ B).

Solution

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We are given the formula for the union of two sets: n(AB)=n(A)+n(B)n(AB)n(A \cup B) = n(A) + n(B) - n(A \cap B)

First Problem:

Given:

  • n(AB)=20n(A \cup B) = 20
  • n(A)=12n(A) = 12
  • n(AB)=5n(A \cap B) = 5

We need to find n(B)n(B).

Using the formula: 20=12+n(B)520 = 12 + n(B) - 5 Simplifying: 20=7+n(B)20 = 7 + n(B) n(B)=13n(B) = 13

Second Problem:

Given:

  • n(AB)=3n(A \cap B) = 3
  • n(B)=5n(B) = 5
  • n(A)=6n(A) = 6 We need to find n(AB)n(A \cup B).

Using the same formula: n(AB)=n(A)+n(B)n(AB)n(A \cup B) = n(A) + n(B) - n(A \cap B) n(AB)=6+53=8n(A \cup B) = 6 + 5 - 3 = 8

Thus, the missing number is n(AB)=8n(A \cup B) = 8.

Would you like any further details on this? Here are some related questions to expand on:

  1. What happens when AA and BB are disjoint sets?
  2. How can we visualize this with Venn diagrams?
  3. What is the general formula for the union of three sets?
  4. How can we apply this formula to probability problems?
  5. How does this relate to the inclusion-exclusion principle?

Tip: When solving set problems, drawing Venn diagrams can help in visualizing intersections and unions effectively!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Union and Intersection of Sets
Basic Algebra

Formulas

n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B) - n(A ∩ B)

Theorems

Inclusion-Exclusion Principle

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10