Math Problem Statement

Find the union and intersection of the sets F = {-1, 0, 1, 7} and E = {-2, -1, 0, 4}. Write your answers using set notation (in roster form).

Solution

Let's break down the given problem.

We have two sets FF and EE defined as:

  • F={1,0,1,7}F = \{-1, 0, 1, 7\}
  • E={2,1,0,4}E = \{-2, -1, 0, 4\}

1. Union of FF and EE

The union of two sets contains all the elements from both sets, without repeating any duplicates. So, we combine all elements from FF and EE:

FE={1,0,1,7,2,4}F \cup E = \{-1, 0, 1, 7, -2, 4\}

(Arranged typically in increasing order, but the order doesn't matter in sets.)

2. Intersection of FF and EE

The intersection of two sets contains only the elements that are present in both sets. From sets FF and EE, the common elements are:

FE={1,0}F \cap E = \{-1, 0\}

Final Answers:

  • Union: FE={2,1,0,1,4,7}F \cup E = \{-2, -1, 0, 1, 4, 7\}
  • Intersection: FE={1,0}F \cap E = \{-1, 0\}

Let me know if you want any further details or if you have questions.

Here are 5 follow-up questions to help you explore related ideas:

  1. How would the union and intersection change if an element was added to one of the sets?
  2. Can you find the difference between sets FF and EE?
  3. How do the union and intersection operations relate to Venn diagrams?
  4. What would happen if one of the sets was empty?
  5. Can you explain how the union and intersection are related to the concept of subsets?

Tip: Remember, in set notation, order doesn't matter, but elements are listed only once!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Union of Sets
Intersection of Sets

Formulas

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Theorems

Union of two sets contains all unique elements from both sets.
Intersection of two sets contains only the common elements between the sets.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9