Math Problem Statement

Let 𝐴 = {π‘₯ ∈ ℝ:βˆ’4 ≀ π‘₯ < 2} and 𝐡 = {π‘₯ ∈ ℝ:π‘₯ β‰₯ βˆ’1}. Draw and use the Venn diagrams to find a. 𝐴 ∩ 𝐡 b. 𝐴′

Solution

To solve the given problem, we will start by analyzing the sets AA and BB, then use their definitions to draw Venn diagrams and determine the required intersections and complements.

Step 1: Define Sets AA and BB

Given:

  • A={x∈R:βˆ’4≀x<2}A = \{x \in \mathbb{R} : -4 \leq x < 2\}
    This means that AA includes all real numbers from βˆ’4-4 to 22, where βˆ’4-4 is included, but 22 is not.

  • B={x∈R:xβ‰₯βˆ’1}B = \{x \in \mathbb{R} : x \geq -1\}
    This means that BB includes all real numbers from βˆ’1-1 and above.

Step 2: Find the Intersection A∩BA \cap B

The intersection A∩BA \cap B includes all values of xx that are in both sets.

  • The set AA ranges from βˆ’4-4 to 22, excluding 22.
  • The set BB includes all numbers greater than or equal to βˆ’1-1.

To find A∩BA \cap B, we look for the overlap between these two intervals:

A∩B={x∈R:βˆ’1≀x<2}A \cap B = \{x \in \mathbb{R} : -1 \leq x < 2\}

Step 3: Find the Complement of AA, Denoted as Aβ€²A'

The complement of AA (Aβ€²A') consists of all real numbers not in AA.

  • Since A={x∈R:βˆ’4≀x<2}A = \{x \in \mathbb{R} : -4 \leq x < 2\}, the complement is:

Aβ€²={x∈R:x<βˆ’4}βˆͺ{x∈R:xβ‰₯2}A' = \{x \in \mathbb{R} : x < -4\} \cup \{x \in \mathbb{R} : x \geq 2\}

This represents all numbers less than βˆ’4-4 or greater than or equal to 22.

Venn Diagram Illustration

To visualize this, let's outline what the Venn diagram would look like:

  1. Set AA: Covers the interval from βˆ’4-4 to 22, with an open endpoint at 22.
  2. Set BB: Starts at βˆ’1-1 and extends infinitely to the right.
  3. Intersection A∩BA \cap B: The overlapping region from βˆ’1-1 to 22, excluding 22.
  4. Complement Aβ€²A': All regions outside of AA.

Graphical Representation

Although I cannot directly draw the diagram here, here's how you could sketch it:

  1. Draw two overlapping regions representing AA and BB.
  2. Mark the interval of AA from βˆ’4-4 to 22 and shade lightly.
  3. Mark the interval of BB from βˆ’1-1 and shade it differently.
  4. The overlapping part (intersection) represents A∩BA \cap B.
  5. Shade the area outside AA to represent Aβ€²A'.

Would you like me to generate a visual diagram of this setup?

Related Questions:

  1. What is the union of AA and BB?
  2. How would you represent the complement of BB, Bβ€²B'?
  3. How do you calculate the symmetric difference between two sets?
  4. Can you determine the difference Aβˆ’BA - B?
  5. How can Venn diagrams be used to visualize more complex set operations?

Tip: When working with inequalities and intervals, drawing a number line or a Venn diagram can greatly help in visualizing the relationships between sets!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Interval Notation
Complement of a Set
Intersection of Sets
Venn Diagrams

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School