Venn Diagram Quarter 1: Week 2 2: Learning Module in Mathematics 7
Venn Diagram Quarter 1: Week 2 2: Learning Module in Mathematics 7
Venn Diagram Quarter 1: Week 2 2: Learning Module in Mathematics 7
S.Y. 2020-2021
Objectives:
1. Use Venn diagrams to represent sets, subsets, and set operations;
2. Solve problems using Venn Diagram.
3. Appreciate the importance of representing things in everyday life through Venn diagrams
LECTURE
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VENN DIAGRAM
The universal set, or simply the universe, denoted by U, contains all the elements being considered in a given situation.
1. If set A and set B have some elements in common, then to represent them, we draw two circles which are
overlapping.
∪ B
The notation 𝑨 ∪ 𝑩 represents the entire region covered by both sets A and B (and the section where they
overlap). This region is called the “union” of the two sets. The union of two sets A and B, written 𝐴 ∪ 𝐵, is the set which
consists of all elements that belong either to A or to B or to both A and B. Informally, 𝐴 ∪ 𝐵 is formed by putting all
elements of A and B together. (Union like marriage, brings all of both sets together.)
Example:
Given:
A= { a, e, i, o, u } B = { a, b, c, d, e }
Solution:
A ∪ B = { a, e, i, o, u, b, c, d }
Note that a and e are members of both sets. Hence, we list each only once in our solution.
♥When we list the elements in the union of two sets, we list all the elements in set A and all of the elements in set B. If an
elements in both sets, we list it only once.
Given : A = { h, o, n, e, s, t } and B = { c, u, t, e }
Find : A ∪ B
2. If a set A is a subset of set B, then the circle representing set A is drawn inside the circle representing set B.
∪
A B
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This region is called the “intersection” of the two sets. The intersection of two sets A and B, written 𝐴 ∩ 𝐵, is
the set of all elements common to sets A and B. Thus 𝐴 ∩ 𝐵 is the set of elements found in both A and B
(Intersection is where the two sets intersect or overlap).
Example:
Given:
A= { 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 }, B = { 2, 4, 6 }, and C = { 1, 3, 5, … }
Find: a. A ∩ B b. A ∩ C c. B ∩ C
Solution :
a. The elements in A that are also in B are 2, 4, and 6. Hence, A ∩ B = { 2, 4, 6 }
b. The elements of A that are also C are 1, 3, and 5. Hence, A ∩ C = { 1, 3, 5 }
c. Examining sets B and C, we see that there are no elements common to both.
Therefore, B ∩ C = { } or B ∩ C = Φ
Find: a. A ∩ B b. A ∩ C c. B ∩ C
3. If set A and set B are disjoint, then they are represented by two non - intersecting circles.
∪
A B
I. Find the union and place the elements of these sets in the proper locations in the Venn Diagram.
∪ = U
A = { 2, 4, 6, 7 }
B = { 1, 2, 4, 7 }
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