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Decide whether each of the following is always true for finite sets A and B . Explain. a. n ( A ∪ B ) = n ( A − B ) + n ( B − A ) + n ( A ∩ B ) b. n ( A ∪ B ) = n ( A − B ) + n ( B ) = n ( B − A ) + n ( A )

Decide whether each of the following is always true for finite sets A and B . Explain. a. n ( A ∪ B ) = n ( A − B ) + n ( B − A ) + n ( A ∩ B ) b. n ( A ∪ B ) = n ( A − B ) + n ( B ) = n ( B − A ) + n ( A )

Solution Summary: The author explains that the equation is true. Given: Finite sets of A and B.

A Problem Solving Approach To Mathematics For Elementary School Teachers (13th Edition)

A Problem Solving Approach To Mathematics For Elementary School Teachers (13th Edition)

13th Edition

ISBN: 9780135183885

Author: Rick Billstein, Shlomo Libeskind, Johnny Lott, Barbara Boschmans

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 2.CR, Problem 23CR

Decide whether each of the following is always true for finite sets A and B. Explain.

a. n ( A ∪ B ) = n ( A − B ) + n ( B − A ) + n ( A ∩ B )

b. n ( A ∪ B ) = n ( A − B ) + n ( B ) = n ( B − A ) + n ( A )

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