Math Problem Statement

Diagram Venn ini menunjukkan banyaknya elemen pada himpunan P, Q, dan R. Bila n(Q) = n(R), maka n(Q ∪ R ∪ P) = ...

Solution

The problem is based on a Venn diagram involving three sets PP, QQ, and RR. The Venn diagram also includes various labeled regions with numbers and variables. The question asks for the total number of elements in the union of the three sets, n(QRP)n(Q \cup R \cup P), given that n(Q)=n(R)n(Q) = n(R).

Here is how we can approach the problem:

Step 1: Identify the regions and the variables.

From the Venn diagram:

  • Region exclusive to PP: 4
  • Region exclusive to QQ: 2x2x
  • Region exclusive to RR: x+9x + 9
  • Intersection of PP and QQ only: 14
  • Intersection of PP and RR only: 17
  • Intersection of QQ and RR only: 8
  • Intersection of PP, QQ, and RR (middle part): 5

Step 2: Use the condition n(Q)=n(R)n(Q) = n(R).

  • n(Q)n(Q) includes the regions related to QQ: 2x+14+8+52x + 14 + 8 + 5
  • n(R)n(R) includes the regions related to RR: x+9+17+8+5x + 9 + 17 + 8 + 5

Given that n(Q)=n(R)n(Q) = n(R), we can set these two expressions equal: 2x+14+8+5=x+9+17+8+52x + 14 + 8 + 5 = x + 9 + 17 + 8 + 5 Simplify both sides: 2x+27=x+392x + 27 = x + 39 Solve for xx: 2xx=39272x - x = 39 - 27 x=12x = 12

Step 3: Calculate the total number of elements in QRPQ \cup R \cup P.

Now that we know x=12x = 12, substitute it back into the regions that contain xx:

  • 2x=2(12)=242x = 2(12) = 24
  • x+9=12+9=21x + 9 = 12 + 9 = 21

Now, add up all the regions: n(QRP)=4+14+17+24+8+21+5=93n(Q \cup R \cup P) = 4 + 14 + 17 + 24 + 8 + 21 + 5 = 93

Step 4: Check the available options.

It seems that 93 is not one of the available answer choices, so let's double-check the regions and their totals.

Let me know if you'd like any further details or clarifications.

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you compute the union of three sets in general?
  2. How do intersections in Venn diagrams affect set calculations?
  3. What is the role of variables in a Venn diagram?
  4. Can you always solve Venn diagram problems algebraically like this?
  5. How can you determine if your final answer is accurate?

Tip: Always double-check for missing regions or elements in Venn diagrams during complex calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Venn Diagrams
Algebra

Formulas

n(Q ∪ R ∪ P) = n(Q) + n(R) + n(P) - n(Q ∩ R) - n(Q ∩ P) - n(R ∩ P) + n(Q ∩ R ∩ P)

Theorems

Union of Sets
Intersection of Sets

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12