Set Theory → Complements & Differences

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1) If U={1,2,3,4,5,6} and A={1,2,3}, find A′.

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The complement contains everything in U not in A → {4,5,6}.

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Set Theory Complements & Differences - Quiz

What’s in one set but not the other? Complements and differences reveal those hidden details. In this quiz, you’ll practice applying these operations to different scenarios. Take this quiz to sharpen your set reasoning toolkit.

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2) If U={a,b,c,d,e} and B={b,d,e}, find B′.

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Complement = elements in U but not in B → {a,c}.

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3) If A={1,2,3,4} and B={3,4,5,6}, find A−B.

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Elements in A not in B → {1,2}.

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4) If U={1,2,3,4,5,6} and A=U, find A′.

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Complement of the universal set is empty.

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5) If A={m,n,o,p} and B={o,p,q,r}, find A−B.

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Only m and n are in A but not in B.

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6) If A={1,2,3} and B={2,3,4}, find B−A.

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Only 4 is in B but not in A.

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7) If U={1,2,3,4} and A={1,4}, find A′−A.

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A′={2,3}. Subtracting A doesn’t remove anything further, so {2,3}.

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8) If A={x,y,z} and B={y,z}, find B−A.

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All elements of B are in A, so the difference is empty.

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9) If U={1,2,3,4,5} and A=∅, find A′.

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Complement of the empty set is the universal set.

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10) If U={a,b,c,d} and A={a,b}, find (A′)′.

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Double complement gives back the original set.

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If U={1,2,3,4,5,6} and A={1,2,3}, find A′.
If U={a,b,c,d,e} and B={b,d,e}, find B′.
If A={1,2,3,4} and B={3,4,5,6}, find A−B.
If U={1,2,3,4,5,6} and A=U, find A′.
If A={m,n,o,p} and B={o,p,q,r}, find A−B.
If A={1,2,3} and B={2,3,4}, find B−A.
If U={1,2,3,4} and A={1,4}, find A′−A.
If A={x,y,z} and B={y,z}, find B−A.
If U={1,2,3,4,5} and A=∅, find A′.
If U={a,b,c,d} and A={a,b}, find (A′)′.
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