Math Problem Statement

Let A = {0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10}, B = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}, and C = {4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10}. Find 𝐴 ⊕ (𝐵 ⊕ 𝐶)

Solution

The symmetric difference between sets, denoted as ABA \oplus B, is defined as the set of elements that are in either AA or BB, but not in both. Mathematically:

AB=(AB)(AB).A \oplus B = (A \cup B) \setminus (A \cap B).

To compute A(BC)A \oplus (B \oplus C), we proceed step by step:


Step 1: Compute BCB \oplus C

Given: B={0,1,2,3,4,5,6},C={4,5,6,7,8,9,10}.B = \{0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6\}, \quad C = \{4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10\}.

  1. Union of BB and CC: BC={0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10}.B \cup C = \{0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10\}.

  2. Intersection of BB and CC: BC={4,5,6}.B \cap C = \{4, 5, 6\}.

  3. Symmetric Difference BCB \oplus C: BC=(BC)(BC)={0,1,2,3,7,8,9,10}.B \oplus C = (B \cup C) \setminus (B \cap C) = \{0, 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10\}.


Step 2: Compute A(BC)A \oplus (B \oplus C)

Now, A={0,2,4,6,8,10}A = \{0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10\} and BC={0,1,2,3,7,8,9,10}B \oplus C = \{0, 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10\}.

  1. Union of AA and BCB \oplus C: A(BC)={0,1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10}.A \cup (B \oplus C) = \{0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10\}.

  2. Intersection of AA and BCB \oplus C: A(BC)={0,2,8,10}.A \cap (B \oplus C) = \{0, 2, 8, 10\}.

  3. Symmetric Difference A(BC)A \oplus (B \oplus C): A(BC)=(A(BC))(A(BC))={1,3,4,6,7,9}.A \oplus (B \oplus C) = (A \cup (B \oplus C)) \setminus (A \cap (B \oplus C)) = \{1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9\}.


Final Answer:

A(BC)={1,3,4,6,7,9}.A \oplus (B \oplus C) = \{1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9\}.


Would you like further details or examples? Here are some related questions to deepen understanding:

  1. How is the symmetric difference related to set difference and union?
  2. Can symmetric difference be applied to more than two sets?
  3. What are the properties of symmetric difference, such as commutativity and associativity?
  4. How is ABA \oplus B different from ABA \cup B?
  5. Can symmetric difference be represented using Venn diagrams?

Tip: When working with symmetric differences, always remember to handle the union and intersection carefully—they are the building blocks of this operation!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Symmetric Difference
Union of Sets
Intersection of Sets

Formulas

A ⊕ B = (A ∪ B) \ (A ∩ B)
A ⊕ (B ⊕ C) = (A ∪ (B ⊕ C)) \ (A ∩ (B ⊕ C))

Theorems

Properties of Symmetric Difference
Commutativity and Associativity of Symmetric Difference

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12