Math Problem Statement

Let A = {x \in \mathbb{R} / [x + 3] + [x + 5] <= 3} B = {x \in \mathbb{R} / (3 ^ x)|x + 3| < 1} , where [t] denotes greatest integer less than or equal to t. Then,

(1) A cap B = phi

(2) A = B

(3) B subset A

(4) A subset B

Solution

To solve the given problem, let's break down the sets AA and BB one by one and analyze their properties.

Set AA:

[ A = {x \in \mathbb{R} \mid [x + 3] + [x + 5] \leq 3} ] Here, [t][t] denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to tt.

  1. Understanding the expression [x+3]+[x+5][x + 3] + [x + 5]:

    • The greatest integer function [x+3][x + 3] and [x+5][x + 5] represent the greatest integers less than or equal to x+3x + 3 and x+5x + 5, respectively.
  2. Range Analysis:

    • If xx is an integer, then [x+3][x + 3] and [x+5][x + 5] are simply x+3x + 3 and x+5x + 5.
    • Consider non-integer xx in intervals nx<n+1n \leq x < n+1 where nn is an integer.
  3. Considering specific values of xx:

    • For x=0x = 0: [3]+[5]=3+5=8[3] + [5] = 3 + 5 = 8 (not possible as 8>38 > 3)
    • For x=3.5x = -3.5: [x+3]=[0.5]=0[x + 3] = [0.5] = 0, [x+5]=[1.5]=1[x + 5] = [1.5] = 1, hence 0+1=130 + 1 = 1 \leq 3.
  4. Possible values for xx:

    • We must have [x+3]+[x+5]3[x + 3] + [x + 5] \leq 3, so xx must be around intervals where x+3x+3 and x+5x+5 are near the integer values of 0, 1, 2, etc.
  5. Conclude AA:

    • The values of xx that satisfy this inequality are 3.5x<2-3.5 \leq x < -2 or 3x<2.5-3 \leq x < -2.5.

Set BB:

B={xR(3x)x+3<1}B = \{x \in \mathbb{R} \mid (3^x) \cdot |x + 3| < 1 \}

  1. Analyzing (3x)x+3<1(3^x) \cdot |x + 3| < 1:

    • 3x3^x is an exponential function that grows rapidly.
    • The inequality implies 3x<1x+33^x < \frac{1}{|x + 3|}.
  2. Behavior based on xx:

    • If xx is very negative, 3x3^x becomes small, and the inequality might be satisfied.
    • If xx is close to 3-3, then x+3|x + 3| is small, making 1x+3\frac{1}{|x + 3|} large, possibly satisfying the inequality.
  3. Exact Solutions:

    • For x=3x = -3, x+3=0|x + 3| = 0, which does not satisfy the inequality (division by zero).
    • Consider small deviations around x=3x = -3.

Intersection and Subset Analysis:

  • ABA \cap B:

    • There might be a common interval where both inequalities are satisfied.
    • AA includes values like xx near 3.5-3.5, which can be verified for BB.
  • Subset Relationships:

    • If all elements of BB are within AA, BAB \subset A.
    • Conversely, ABA \subset B might be true if all elements of AA satisfy the inequality for BB.

Conclusion:

After analyzing the behavior and checking possible values of xx, the best fit is that BAB \subset A.

Thus, the correct answer is 3\boxed{3} BAB \subset A.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions:

  1. How does the greatest integer function behave for non-integer inputs?
  2. What are the general properties of exponential functions like 3x3^x?
  3. How does the condition x+3|x+3| affect the inequality in set BB?
  4. What happens if xx approaches 3-3 from the left or right?
  5. Can the behavior of BB change if 3x3^x were replaced with another base?

Tip: Always consider the specific intervals where the greatest integer function changes its value when solving inequalities.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Greatest Integer Function
Exponential Functions

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate