Math Problem Statement

The following Venn diagram shows two sets A and B. If n(A) = 13, n(B) = 8, then find: a) n(A ∪ B) b) n(U) c) n(B \ A) d) n(A ∩ B')

Solution

Let's analyze the Venn diagram problem and solve the questions:

Given:

  • n(A)=13n(A) = 13
  • n(B)=8n(B) = 8

From the Venn diagram, the following expressions represent different regions:

  • The part exclusive to set AA (outside the overlap): 2x+y2x + y
  • The part shared by AA and BB (the intersection): x+yx + y
  • The part exclusive to set BB: 3yx3y - x
  • The part outside both sets AA and BB (in the universal set UU): 2xy2x - y

Now, we solve the specific questions:

a) n(AB)n(A \cup B)

The union of sets AA and BB includes all the regions inside AA and BB, i.e., all parts except the region outside the sets: n(AB)=(2x+y)+(x+y)+(3yx)=2x+y+x+y+3yx=2x+xx+y+y+3y=2x+5yn(A \cup B) = (2x + y) + (x + y) + (3y - x) = 2x + y + x + y + 3y - x = 2x + x - x + y + y + 3y = 2x + 5y

b) n(U)n(U)

The total number of elements in the universal set UU includes all regions, i.e., the sum of all four regions: n(U)=(2x+y)+(x+y)+(3yx)+(2xy)n(U) = (2x + y) + (x + y) + (3y - x) + (2x - y) Simplifying this: n(U)=2x+y+x+y+3yx+2xy=4x+3yn(U) = 2x + y + x + y + 3y - x + 2x - y = 4x + 3y

c) n(BA)n(B \setminus A)

This is the number of elements exclusive to set BB (the part of BB that is not in AA): n(BA)=3yxn(B \setminus A) = 3y - x

d) n(AB)n(A \cap B')

This refers to the number of elements in AA that are not in BB, i.e., exclusive to set AA: n(AB)=2x+yn(A \cap B') = 2x + y


If you'd like further details or have any questions, let me know! Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How is the principle of inclusion-exclusion used to find n(AB)n(A \cup B)?
  2. How can you determine n(AB)n(A \cap B) from the Venn diagram?
  3. How would the expressions change if the sets had more overlap or were disjoint?
  4. What is the meaning of n(U)n(U) in set theory, and how is it calculated in different problems?
  5. How can Venn diagrams be applied to solve probability problems?

Tip: When working with Venn diagrams, always clearly label the exclusive and shared regions to avoid confusion in calculations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Venn Diagrams
Union
Intersection
Set Difference
Complement

Formulas

n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B) - n(A ∩ B)
n(U) = n(A) + n(B) + remaining regions in the universal set
n(B \ A) = Elements in B that are not in A
n(A ∩ B') = Elements in A that are not in B

Theorems

Inclusion-Exclusion Principle
Basic Set Operations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11