Proofing the Equation: (A=B Union C & B ∩ C=Ø) => (A\B=C)

  • MHB
  • Thread starter Violet1
  • Start date
  • Tags
    Union
In summary, the conversation discusses the proof of a statement in the form of an implication. It is stated that if A equals the union of B and C, and the intersection of B and C is empty, then A minus B equals C. The conversation then mentions the importance of following forum rules and clarifies that "proof" is a noun, and the corresponding verb is "prove". The conversation also suggests drawing a Venn diagram to better understand the proof, and encourages the person seeking help to try sketching out a formal proof.
  • #1
Violet1
2
0
Hi! I need help for this:
Proof equation: (A=B union C and B intersect C=empty set)=>(A\B=C)!

Tnx! :eek:
 
Mathematics news on Phys.org
  • #2
Hi and welcome to the forum.

What kind of help do you need? Surely you understand that if you take all women from a group of adults, you'll get all men and only men.

Please take some time to read the http://mathhelpboards.com/rules/, especially rule #11. Also, what you are proving is not an equation; it's a statement (claim, proposition, theorem) in the form of an implication. Finally, "proof" is a noun, and the corresponding verb is "prove".
 
  • #3
Heh :D Perhaps Evengy overdid it a bit.

Okay, try drawing the Venn diagram. What do you observe? Do you see how obvious it is? Can you now sketch out a formal proof?

Balarka
.
 
  • #4
:(
mathbalarka said:
Heh :D Perhaps Evengy overdid it a bit.

Okay, try drawing the Venn diagram. What do you observe? Do you see how obvious it is? Can you now sketch out a formal proof?

Balarka
.

Thanks Balarka! When I draw Venn diagram, everything is clear! But I can't sketch out a formal proof! :(
 
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #5
Perhaps you could at least show us what approach you took?
 

Related to Proofing the Equation: (A=B Union C & B ∩ C=Ø) => (A\B=C)

1. What is the meaning of "proofing the equation" in the context of A=B Union C & B ∩ C=Ø?

"Proofing the equation" refers to the process of using logical reasoning and mathematical operations to demonstrate that the equation A=B Union C & B ∩ C=Ø implies the statement (A\B=C) is true.

2. What does A=B Union C mean?

A=B Union C means that the set A contains all elements that are in either B or C (or both). In other words, the elements of A are the combination of the elements in B and C.

3. What does B ∩ C=Ø mean?

B ∩ C=Ø means that the sets B and C have no common elements. In other words, the intersection of B and C is an empty set.

4. How does the equation A=B Union C & B ∩ C=Ø relate to the statement (A\B=C)?

The equation A=B Union C & B ∩ C=Ø implies that every element in A is also in either B or C (or both), but not exclusively in B. This means that the difference between A and B (represented by A\B) is equal to the set C, as every element in C is not in B but is in A.

5. Can you provide an example to illustrate the concept of "proofing the equation" in this context?

One example could be the equation A={1,2,3,4} & B={2,4} & C={3,5}. We can show that (A=B Union C & B ∩ C=Ø) implies (A\B=C) by first proving that A=B Union C and B ∩ C=Ø are true. This can be done by listing out the elements of A, B, and C and demonstrating that they satisfy the definitions of a union and an empty intersection. Then, we can use the same elements to show that (A\B=C) is also true, as the difference between A and B is the set {1,3}, which is equal to C.

Similar threads

Replies
9
Views
506
  • General Math
Replies
2
Views
2K
Replies
19
Views
2K
  • General Math
Replies
3
Views
2K
  • General Math
Replies
11
Views
1K
  • General Math
Replies
4
Views
817
  • General Math
Replies
3
Views
2K
  • General Math
Replies
1
Views
699
Replies
5
Views
454
Back
Top