If A ⊆ U, then A ∪ A′ is equal to what?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: U
For every element of the universal set U, exactly one of two possibilities holds: it is in A, or it is not in A and therefore belongs to A′. Consequently, combining A and A′ includes every element of U and no element outside U. Hence, A ∪ A′ = U. This is one of the fundamental complement identities.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
U
Why is this the correct answer?
For every element of the universal set U, exactly one of two possibilities holds: it is in A, or it is not in A and therefore belongs to A′. Consequently, combining A and A′ includes every element of U and no element outside U. Hence, A ∪ A′ = U. This is one of the fundamental complement identities.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sets. Topic: Complement of a Set and Its Properties.