Latex Problem for Set B Minus set B' that is B \ B' (SOLVED)

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The forum discussion addresses the correct way to represent the set minus operation in LaTeX, specifically for the expression B \ B'. The solution provided by user Peter indicates that using the command $B \setminus B'$ effectively displays the desired notation without issues. The discussion highlights the common confusion with the backslash character in LaTeX and clarifies that the \setminus symbol is the appropriate choice for this operation. This resolves the initial problem presented by the user.

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Can someone show me how to include the set minus operation in latex code ... obviously there is a difficulty that the symbol \ within latex delimiters just leaves a space ...

... so [math] B \ B' [/math] doesn't result in B \ B'

Peter
(SOLVED) B \text{ \ } B' works ... ... ... ... ... [math] B \text{ \ } B' [/math]
 
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Use the \setminus symbol: $B\setminus B'$.
 
oh dear … so I was facing a non-problem … there was a symbol especially for the situation 😌😌😌

Thanks Opalg
 

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