Sets: Unions and Intersections

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What is a set?

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A set is a collection of distinct objects, considered as an object in its own right.

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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 includes all elements that are in either set.

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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 includes all elements that are common to both sets.

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If Set A = {1, 2, 3} and Set B = {2, 3, 4}, what is A ∪ B?

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A ∪ B = {1, 2, 3, 4}.

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If Set A = {1, 2, 3} and Set B = {2, 3, 4}, what is A ∩ B?

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A ∩ B = {2, 3}.

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What is the empty set?

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The empty set, denoted by '∅', is a set that contains no elements.

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What is the difference between union and intersection?

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Union combines all elements from both sets, while intersection includes only the elements that are in both sets.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.1

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If A = {x | x is an even number} and B = {x | x is a prime number}, what is A ∩ B?

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A ∩ B = {2}, since 2 is the only even prime number.

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What is a Venn diagram?

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A Venn diagram is a visual representation of sets and their relationships, showing unions, intersections, and differences.

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If Set A = {a, b, c} and Set B = {b, c, d}, what is A ∪ B?

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A ∪ B = {a, b, c, d}.