Textbook Question
Which fraction is not equal to 5/9? A. 15/27 B. 30/54 C. 40/74 D. 55/99
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0. Review of Algebra
Exponents
1:05 minutesProblem 7
Textbook Question
Let U = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} and A = {1, 2, 3}. Find A′.
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Identify the universal set \(U\) and the subset \(A\). Here, \(U = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\}\) and \(A = \{1, 2, 3\}\).
Recall that the complement of set \(A\), denoted \(A'\), consists of all elements in the universal set \(U\) that are not in \(A\).
List all elements of \(U\) that are not in \(A\). This means finding elements in \(U\) \(\textbackslash\) \(A\).
Write the complement set \(A'\) as \(A' = \{ x \in U : x \notin A \}\).
Express \(A'\) explicitly by listing the elements found in step 3.
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1mKey Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Universal Set
The universal set, denoted by U, contains all elements under consideration in a particular context. It serves as the reference set for defining subsets and their complements. In this problem, U = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} includes all elements relevant to the sets involved.
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Subset
A subset is a set whose elements are all contained within another set. Here, A = {1, 2, 3} is a subset of the universal set U. Understanding subsets helps in identifying which elements belong to a particular group within the universal set.
Complement of a Set
The complement of a set A, denoted A′, consists of all elements in the universal set U that are not in A. To find A′, subtract the elements of A from U. For example, if U = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} and A = {1, 2, 3}, then A′ = {4, 5}.
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