Set notation and Venn diagrams -2

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What is set notation?

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Set notation is a mathematical language used to describe sets, which are collections of distinct objects. It includes symbols and expressions to represent operations like union, intersection, and complement.

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What does the symbol '∩' represent in set theory?

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The symbol '∩' represents the intersection of two sets, which is the set of elements that are common to both sets.

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What does the symbol '∪' represent in set theory?

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The symbol '∪' represents the union of two sets, which is the set of all elements that are in either set or in both.

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What is the complement of a set?

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The complement of a set A, denoted as A', is the set of all elements in the universal set that are not in A.

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How do you represent the complement of a set W?

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The complement of set W is represented as W' or C, depending on the context.

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What does a shaded region in a Venn diagram typically represent?

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A shaded region in a Venn diagram typically represents the elements that belong to a specific set or the result of a set operation, such as intersection or union.

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If A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6} and B = {1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9}, what is A ∩ B?

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A ∩ B = {1, 2, 3, 5}, which are the elements common to both sets A and B.

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How do you determine the number of elements in a set?

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The number of elements in a set is determined by counting the distinct objects within the set.

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What is a universal set?

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A universal set is the set that contains all possible elements relevant to a particular discussion or problem, often denoted by U.

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What is the significance of Venn diagrams in set theory?

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Venn diagrams visually represent the relationships between different sets, helping to illustrate operations like union, intersection, and complement.