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Combinatorics Difficulty 3.0 AMC 10/12 Find the answer

Given the universal set U=1,2,3,4U={1,2,3,4}, set A=1,2,3A={1,2,3}, and set B=2,3,4B={2,3,4}, find the complement of ABA \cap B in UU, denoted as (AB)Uc=(A \cap B)^c_U = _______ .

A number or a short expression. Fractions can be typed as 3/2, and spacing doesn't matter.

Solution

Since the universal set U=1,2,3,4U={1,2,3,4}, set A=1,2,3A={1,2,3}, and set B=2,3,4B={2,3,4},

We have AB=2,3A \cap B = {2,3},

Thus, (AB)Uc=1,4(A \cap B)^c_U = {1,4}.

So the answer is: 1,4\boxed{{1,4}}.

To solve this problem, find the intersection of sets AA and BB, then determine the complement of their intersection with respect to the universal set UU.

This question tests your understanding of mixed operations involving intersections, unions, and complements of sets. Being proficient in the definitions of each operation is crucial to solving this problem.

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