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The discussion focuses on the mathematical expression (AUB) - (AnB), where A is the set of even integers and B is the set of integers that are multiples of 3. The correct interpretation of this expression is that it includes all even integers and odd multiples of 3, excluding even multiples of 3. Participants clarify that AUB consists of numbers that are either even or multiples of 3, while AnB includes multiples of 6. The final result is that the set contains integers that are multiples of 2 or 3, but not both.
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If A is the set of even integers and B the set of integers which are multiples of 3, describe the set (AUB) - (AnB) ?

Basically the answer only requires words, no Venn diagram or the lot.

So I just put in words ... it's the set which comprises of the even integers OR the odd integer which a multiples of 3 but not both.

or should I say... it's the set of even integers and multiples of three minus the set of even multiples of three.

Which is the correct answer please anyone?
 
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Natasha1 said:
If A is the set of even integers and B the set of integers which are multiples of 3, describe the set (AUB) - (AnB) ?
Basically the answer only requires words, no Venn diagram or the lot.
So I just put in words ... it's the set which comprises of the even integers OR the odd integer which a multiples of 3 but not both.
or should I say... it's the set of even integers and multiples of three minus the set of even multiples of three.
Which is the correct answer please anyone?
The form of your first answer is better for homework (assuming you mean odd multiples of 3), as it shows a more concrete understanding of the terminology, but it's not correct. the second answer is correct, but doesn't show that you understand the undelying set. It is the set that contains only even integers and odd multiples of 3.
 
AUB consists of numbers that are even or multiples of 3 (or both).
AnB consists of numbers that are multiples of 2 and 3: in other words multiples of 6.

(AUB) - (AnB) consists of all numbers that are multiples of 2 or 3 but not both.
 
Please don't multiple post.
 
Integers not numbers HallSoftIvy!
 
How many non-integer numbers are multiples of 3? :devil:
 
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