Math Problem Statement

Simplify expressions using set-theoretic laws (properties of operations on sets):

Simplify expressions using set-theoretic laws (properties of operations on sets): \(\overline{A \cap \overline{B}} : \overline{A \cap B} \cap V\).

Solution

The given expression is:

ABABV\frac{\overline{A \cap \overline{B}}}{\overline{A \cap B}} \cap V

We can simplify it step by step using standard set-theoretic laws, such as De Morgan's Laws, properties of complements, intersections, and set differences. Let's proceed with the simplification:

Step 1: Understanding the expression

We can interpret the fraction ABAB\frac{\overline{A \cap \overline{B}}}{\overline{A \cap B}} as a set difference. In set theory, this is equivalent to:

ABAB\overline{A \cap \overline{B}} \setminus \overline{A \cap B}

Now, we have:

(ABAB)V(\overline{A \cap \overline{B}} \setminus \overline{A \cap B}) \cap V

Step 2: Simplify using De Morgan’s Law

De Morgan's Law states:

AB=AB\overline{A \cap B} = \overline{A} \cup \overline{B}

Applying this to both terms:

  1. AB=AB\overline{A \cap \overline{B}} = \overline{A} \cup B
  2. AB=AB\overline{A \cap B} = \overline{A} \cup \overline{B}

Now the set difference becomes:

(AB)(AB)(\overline{A} \cup B) \setminus (\overline{A} \cup \overline{B})

Step 3: Simplify the Set Difference

The set difference XYX \setminus Y is equivalent to the intersection of XX with the complement of YY:

(AB)(AB)(\overline{A} \cup B) \cap \overline{(\overline{A} \cup \overline{B})}

Applying De Morgan's Law again to the complement of AB\overline{A} \cup \overline{B}:

(AB)=AB\overline{(\overline{A} \cup \overline{B})} = A \cap B

Thus, the set difference simplifies to:

(AB)(AB)(\overline{A} \cup B) \cap (A \cap B)

Step 4: Apply Distribution of Intersection

Now distribute the intersection over the union:

(A(AB))(B(AB))(\overline{A} \cap (A \cap B)) \cup (B \cap (A \cap B))

Simplifying each part:

  1. A(AB)=\overline{A} \cap (A \cap B) = \varnothing (since AA and A\overline{A} are disjoint)
  2. B(AB)=ABB \cap (A \cap B) = A \cap B

Thus, the expression reduces to:

ABA \cap B

Step 5: Intersection with VV

Now we include the final intersection with VV:

(AB)V(A \cap B) \cap V

This is simply:

ABVA \cap B \cap V

Final Simplified Expression:

The fully simplified expression is:

ABVA \cap B \cap V

Would you like further details or have any questions on this simplification?

Here are 5 related questions that build on this:

  1. How does De Morgan’s law work for union operations?
  2. What happens when we intersect a set with its complement?
  3. How would the result change if V=AV = A?
  4. What is the difference between a set union and a set intersection?
  5. How can we express set difference in terms of union and intersection?

Tip: Set difference can always be rewritten as an intersection with the complement of the second set!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Set Operations
De Morgan's Laws

Formulas

De Morgan's Law: \overline{A \cap B} = \overline{A} \cup \overline{B}
Set Difference: A \setminus B = A \cap \overline{B}
Distribution of Intersection: (A \cup B) \cap C = (A \cap C) \cup (B \cap C)

Theorems

De Morgan's Law
Set Difference Properties
Properties of Intersection and Union

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Level