How Many Elements Are in the Intersection of Two Sets with No Common Elements?

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The discussion centers on the mathematical concept of set intersection, specifically addressing the scenario where two sets, sub1 and sub2, have no common elements. Given that sub1 contains 12 elements and sub2 contains 18 elements, the intersection of these two sets results in a null set, confirming that there are zero elements in the intersection. This conclusion is based on the fundamental principle that the intersection of two disjoint sets is always empty.

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How many elements are in a sub1 intersect a sub 2 which equals a null set

when a sub 1 =12 and a sub2 = 18
 
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what ...is it sub1 INTERSECT (sub2=null set)?
 

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