Use the given information to find the number of elements in each of the regions labeled R1 through R5.
n(A) = 29, n(B) = 37, n(C) = 37, n(A ∩ B) = 17, n(U) = 77

To solve for the number of elements in each of the regions labeled \( R_1 \) through \( R_5 \), we assume the following structure for the Venn diagram of sets \( A \), \( B \), and \( C \):

- \( R_1 \): Elements in only \( A \)
- \( R_2 \): Elements in only \( B \)
- \( R_3 \): Elements in only \( C \)
- \( R_4 \): Elements in \( A \cap B \) (but not \( C \))
- \( R_5 \): Elements in the universal set \( U \), but not in \( A \cup B \cup C \)

We are given:
- \( n(A) = 29 \) (the total number of elements in set \( A \)),
- \( n(B) = 37 \) (the total number of elements in set \( B \)),
- \( n(C) = 37 \) (the total number of elements in set \( C \)),
- \( n(A \cap B) = 17 \) (the number of elements in both \( A \) and \( B \)),
- \( n(U) = 77 \) (the total number of elements in the universal set).

### Step-by-Step Approach:

1. **Calculate \( n(A \cup B) \):**
   By the inclusion-exclusion principle:
   \[
   n(A \cup B) = n(A) + n(B) - n(A \cap B)
   \]
   Substituting the values:
   \[
   n(A \cup B) = 29 + 37 - 17 = 49
   \]

2. **Calculate the number of elements in \( U \setminus (A \cup B) \):**
   These are elements outside of \( A \cup B \). From the total number of elements in the universal set, subtract the number of elements in \( A \cup B \):
   \[
   n(U \setminus (A \cup B)) = n(U) - n(A \cup B) = 77 - 49 = 28
   \]
   So, \( R_5 = 28 \).

### Conclusion:
Thus, the number of elements in each region are:

- \( R_1 \): Unknown (depends on further information about the intersection with set \( C \)),
- \( R_2 \): Unknown,
- \( R_3 \): Unknown,
- \( R_4 \): Elements in \( A \cap B \), but not \( C \),
- \( R_5 = 28 \) elements outside of sets \( A \), \( B \), and \( C \).

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### Further exploration questions:
1. How do we find the number of elements in the intersection \( A \cap C \) and \( B \cap C \)?
2. Can the inclusion-exclusion principle be extended to three sets?
3. How would adding specific elements to set \( C \) change the regions?
4. What happens if the universal set changes? 
5. How do we compute intersections involving more than three sets?

### Tip:
The inclusion-exclusion principle is a powerful tool for counting elements in overlapping sets. It helps calculate the size of unions by adjusting for over-counting in intersections.

Use the given information to find the number of elements in each of the regions labeled R1 through R5. n(A) = 29, n(B) = 37, n(C) = 37, n(A ∩ B) = 17, n(U) = 77.

Learn how to solve a Venn diagram problem involving three sets with a detailed step-by-step approach. This problem covers set theory concepts such as the inclusion-exclusion principle and calculating regions in a universal set. Suitable for students in Grades 10-12.

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