Intersection of Sets

Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.tərˈsɛk.ʃən ʌv sɛtz/ Explain

Figure 1: Intersection. Click on the image to see a representation of A ∩ B.

An intersection of two or more sets is a set containing the members that are in all of the sets. This is spoken, "Set C is the intersection of sets A and B." This is written, C = A ∩ B. Properties of Intersection of Sets Property Math Statement Description Commutative A ∩ B = B ∩ A The intersection of sets is commutative Associative (D ∩ E) ∩ F = D ∩ (E ∩ F) The intersection of sets is associative Distributive (D ∩ E) ∪ F = (D ∪ F) ∩ (E ∪ F) (D ∪ E) ∩ F = (D ∩ F) ∪ (E ∩ F) The intersection and union of sets are distributive Table 1: Properties of the intersection of two sets.

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• McAdams, David E.. Sets. lifeisastoryproblem.com. Life is a Story Problem LLC. 3/12/2009. http://www.lifeisastoryproblem.com/algebra/sets.html.

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McAdams, David E. Intersection of Sets. 4/23/2019. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. http://www.allmathwords.org/en/i/intersection.html.

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