Math Problem Statement

For P = {4, 6, 12, 14}, Q = {1, 7, 11}, and R = {4, 7, 8, 11}, find P ∪ (Q ∩ R).

Solution

Let's solve the problem in the image step by step.

Given:

  • P={4,6,12,14}P = \{4, 6, 12, 14\}
  • Q={1,7,11}Q = \{1, 7, 11\}
  • R={4,7,8,11}R = \{4, 7, 8, 11\}

We are asked to find P(QR)P \cup (Q \cap R).

Step 1: Find the intersection QRQ \cap R

The intersection QRQ \cap R is the set of elements that are common to both QQ and RR.

  • Q={1,7,11}Q = \{1, 7, 11\}
  • R={4,7,8,11}R = \{4, 7, 8, 11\}

The common elements are {7,11}\{7, 11\}, so: QR={7,11}Q \cap R = \{7, 11\}

Step 2: Find the union P(QR)P \cup (Q \cap R)

Now we take the union of set PP and the result from step 1, QRQ \cap R.

  • P={4,6,12,14}P = \{4, 6, 12, 14\}
  • QR={7,11}Q \cap R = \{7, 11\}

The union combines all unique elements from both sets: P(QR)={4,6,12,14,7,11}P \cup (Q \cap R) = \{4, 6, 12, 14, 7, 11\}

Thus, the final answer is: 4,6,7,11,12,14\boxed{4, 6, 7, 11, 12, 14}

Would you like further details or have any other questions? Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you calculate the difference between two sets, for example, PQP - Q?
  2. What is the intersection of three sets PP, QQ, and RR?
  3. How would the answer change if we used the union instead of the intersection in QRQ \cup R?
  4. Can you explain what a complement of a set is and how to calculate it?
  5. How would you represent the problem using a Venn diagram?

Tip: When solving set operations, always remember that intersections include common elements, while unions combine all elements.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Union of Sets
Intersection of Sets

Formulas

Intersection of two sets: A ∩ B = {x | x ∈ A and x ∈ B}
Union of two sets: A ∪ B = {x | x ∈ A or x ∈ B}

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10