If and are two sets where the number of elements in set is , the number of elements in set is , and the number of elements common to both sets and is , determine .
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Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
According to the principle of inclusion-exclusion for any two finite sets and :
Given the values from the problem statement:
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*
* (elements common to both sets)
Substitute these values into the formula:
Therefore, the value of is .
Given the values from the problem statement:
*
*
* (elements common to both sets)
Substitute these values into the formula:
Therefore, the value of is .