Math Problem Statement

Given two sets A and B defined by the conditions: A = {x ∈ R: |x^2 − 2| ≤ 4 − x} B = {x ∈ R: 1 − |x − 2| < 1/2 |x − 3|} Tasks: (a) Graphically represent sets A and B. (b) Express the sets A ∪ B, A ∩ B, and A \ B as intervals or unions of intervals.

Solution

The task provided involves two sets AA and BB defined by specific conditions, and the following exercises:

Given sets:

  1. A={xR:x224x}A = \{ x \in \mathbb{R} : |x^2 - 2| \leq 4 - x \}
  2. B={xR:1x2<12x3}B = \{ x \in \mathbb{R} : 1 - |x - 2| < \frac{1}{2} |x - 3| \}

Tasks:

a) Graphically represent sets AA and BB.
b) Express the sets ABA \cup B, ABA \cap B, and ABA \setminus B as intervals or unions of intervals.

Let's work through each part step by step.


Part a) Understanding and solving the inequalities:

Set AA:

We start with the inequality for AA: x224x|x^2 - 2| \leq 4 - x

  1. We first analyze when the inequality holds by considering the absolute value function and solving: (4x)x224x- (4 - x) \leq x^2 - 2 \leq 4 - x Solving this will give us the boundaries of set AA.

Set BB:

For BB, we work on the inequality: 1x2<12x31 - |x - 2| < \frac{1}{2}|x - 3|

  1. This involves analyzing both the absolute value and comparing the two sides.

Part b) Expressing the unions and intersections:

  1. ABA \cup B: This is the union of the sets, so we find the combined regions where either AA or BB holds.
  2. ABA \cap B: The intersection of the two sets, i.e., the region where both AA and BB hold.
  3. ABA \setminus B: This is the set difference, representing the parts of AA that do not overlap with BB.

I can solve these inequalities in detail, graph them, and provide the intervals for the unions and intersections.

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Also, here are 5 relative questions:

  1. What are the boundaries of the set AA after solving the inequality x224x|x^2 - 2| \leq 4 - x?
  2. How do we solve the absolute value inequality for set BB?
  3. How would the union ABA \cup B look on the number line?
  4. How do we determine the intersection ABA \cap B?
  5. What are the intervals for ABA \setminus B?

Tip: When solving inequalities with absolute values, it helps to break them into cases based on the definition of absolute value.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Absolute value inequalities
Set theory
Union and intersection of sets

Formulas

|x^2 − 2| ≤ 4 − x
1 − |x − 2| < 1/2 |x − 3|

Theorems

Solving absolute value inequalities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12