Maths Olympiad Prep

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Problem 13

AMC 10/12, early questions
Combinatorics Difficulty 3.0 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. Spacing, $ signs and \frac vs / are all fine.

Official 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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