Math Problem Statement

Let U = {4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11}, A = {5, 7, 9}, B = {4, 5, 8, 11}, and C = {4, 6, 10}. Find the following. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list.) (A ∪ B) ∩ (B ∩ C') {

Solution

To solve (AB)(BC)(A \cup B) \cap (B \cap C'), let's break it down step by step:

Step 1: Define the universe (UU), complements, and sets involved.

  • U={4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11}U = \{4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11\}
  • A={5,7,9}A = \{5, 7, 9\}
  • B={4,5,8,11}B = \{4, 5, 8, 11\}
  • C={4,6,10}C = \{4, 6, 10\}
  • C=UC={5,7,8,9,11}C' = U \setminus C = \{5, 7, 8, 9, 11\}

Step 2: Compute ABA \cup B.

The union of AA and BB includes all elements that are in AA or BB: AB={4,5,7,8,9,11}A \cup B = \{4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11\}

Step 3: Compute BCB \cap C'.

The intersection of BB and CC' includes all elements that are in both BB and CC': B={4,5,8,11},C={5,7,8,9,11}B = \{4, 5, 8, 11\}, \quad C' = \{5, 7, 8, 9, 11\} BC={5,8,11}B \cap C' = \{5, 8, 11\}

Step 4: Compute (AB)(BC)(A \cup B) \cap (B \cap C').

The intersection of ABA \cup B and BCB \cap C' includes all elements that are in both sets: AB={4,5,7,8,9,11},BC={5,8,11}A \cup B = \{4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11\}, \quad B \cap C' = \{5, 8, 11\} (AB)(BC)={5,8,11}(A \cup B) \cap (B \cap C') = \{5, 8, 11\}

Final Answer:

5,8,11\boxed{5, 8, 11}

Would you like detailed steps or have additional questions? Here are 5 related questions to practice:

  1. What is (AB)(AC)(A \cap B) \cup (A \cap C')?
  2. Find CBC \cap B', where B=UBB' = U \setminus B.
  3. Compute (AC)B(A' \cup C) \cap B.
  4. How does the result of (BC)(B \cap C) compare with (BC)(B \cap C')?
  5. If D={6,9,10,11}D = \{6, 9, 10, 11\}, find (AD)(BC)(A \cup D) \cap (B \cup C).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Union and Intersection of Sets
Complement of a Set

Formulas

Union of sets: A ∪ B = {x | x ∈ A or x ∈ B}
Intersection of sets: A ∩ B = {x | x ∈ A and x ∈ B}
Complement of a set: C' = U \ C = {x | x ∈ U and x ∉ C}

Theorems

Properties of set operations, including distributive and associative laws

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12