Math Problem Statement
In order to determine the number of elements in the union of two sets, use the following formula:
n(AB)= ____ + ____ -n(AB)
n(A), n(B)
A, B
Solution
To determine the number of elements in the union of two sets and , we use the following formula:
Where:
- is the number of elements in set ,
- is the number of elements in set ,
- is the number of elements in the intersection of and , i.e., the elements common to both sets.
To complete your formula:
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Next Questions:
- How does the formula change if the two sets and are disjoint?
- Can this formula be applied to more than two sets? If so, how?
- What is the relationship between the number of elements in the intersection and the union of two sets?
- How do you calculate the number of elements in the union if one set is a subset of the other?
- What is the significance of subtracting the intersection term in this formula?
Tip: The subtraction of the intersection term is necessary to avoid counting the common elements twice when finding the union of two sets.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Set Theory
Union of Sets
Set Intersection
Formulas
n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B) - n(A ∩ B)
Theorems
Inclusion-Exclusion Principle
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9
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