If U = {1, 2, ..., 10} and A = {x : x ∈ U and x² − 11x + 30 = 0}, what is A' ∩ {5, 6, 7, 8}?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: {7, 8}
First factor the quadratic: x² − 11x + 30 = (x − 5)(x − 6). Thus the roots are x = 5 and x = 6, and both belong to U, so A = {5, 6}. The complement A' in U contains every element of U except 5 and 6. Intersecting A' with {5, 6, 7, 8} removes 5 and 6 and leaves {7, 8}. Therefore, option A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
{7, 8}
Why is this the correct answer?
First factor the quadratic: x² − 11x + 30 = (x − 5)(x − 6). Thus the roots are x = 5 and x = 6, and both belong to U, so A = {5, 6}. The complement A' in U contains every element of U except 5 and 6. Intersecting A' with {5, 6, 7, 8} removes 5 and 6 and leaves {7, 8}. Therefore, option A is 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.