If A is a subset of U, what is (U minus A)' equal to, where complements are taken with respect to U?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A
For a subset A of U, the relative difference U minus A is exactly the complement A'. Taking the complement once more gives (A')'. By the double-complement law, the complement of the complement of A is A itself. Therefore (U minus A)' = (A')' = A, making option A correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
A
Why is this the correct answer?
For a subset A of U, the relative difference U minus A is exactly the complement A'. Taking the complement once more gives (A')'. By the double-complement law, the complement of the complement of A is A itself. Therefore (U minus A)' = (A')' = A, making option A correct.
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.