Venn diagrams - Notation and Symbols used : ExamSolutions Maths Revision
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Set notation in Venn diagrams uses symbols like "u" for union and an upside-down "u" for intersection, while "a complement" indicates what is not in set A. Calculations involve determining the number of items in specific regions, such as A union B and the complement of A intersected with B, to understand overlaps in Venn diagrams.
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- The "u" symbol in set notation signifies the union of two sets, including all elements in either set or both. The upside-down "u" represents the intersection, showing elements common to both sets and the complement of a set includes elements not in that set, which can overlap with another set.
- Set notation allows for precise calculation of elements within specific regions by using symbols like "N" to represent the number of items in a set. It enables determining the total number of items in regions like the union, intersection, or complement of sets, providing a structured approach to analyzing relationships between different sets.
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What does the symbol "u" represent in set notation?
Union of sets A and B.
How is a subset relationship denoted in set notation?
B within A or A containing B.
What does the symbol "a complement" signify in set notation?
Everything not in set A.
How are calculations using set notation used to determine total items in specific regions?
By summing items in sets and their intersections.
What do symbols representing the null or empty set indicate in set notation?
When two sets do not overlap in a Venn diagram.
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Understanding Set Notation in Venn Diagrams
- Set notation is used to describe regions in a Venn diagram. The symbol "u" between sets A and B represents the union, including everything in A or B or both. The upside-down "u" symbol denotes the intersection, representing what is common to both sets A and B. The symbol "a complement" signifies everything not in set A, including what is outside of it and may overlap with set B.
- A subset relationship is denoted by B being within A or A containing B. The notation N within brackets represents the number of items in a specific set or region. For example, N(a) refers to the number of items in set A, such as people who liked apples, totaling two and three.
- Calculations using set notation can determine the total number of items in specific regions. For instance, the number in A union B equals the sum of items in A, B, and their intersection. The complement of A intersected with B includes items outside the common region, totaling seven. Symbols representing the null or empty set indicate when two sets do not overlap in a Venn diagram.
