What is the intersection of A and the union of B and C?

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The discussion revolves around solving the set equation involving the intersection and union of sets A, B, and C. Given A = {a,b,c} and B U C = {c,d,e,f}, the key result is that A ∩ (B U C) yields {c}. The steps outlined include finding A ∩ B and C ∩ A before taking their union, ultimately confirming that the answer is {c}. The notation is simplified to represent intersection as multiplication and union as addition, leading to the same conclusion. The final affirmation is that the solution is indeed {c}.
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Homework Statement



A = {a,b,c} ; B U C = {c,d,e,f} ; (A∩B) U (C∩A) = ?

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A U B U C = {a,b,c,d,e,f}
A ∩ {B U C } = {c}

My answer: {c}
 
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do it in steps:

- A intersect B = { ... }
- C intersect A = { ... }

then union the results

Oops just saw you don't have B or C so you need to do set relations as you've shown to get B union C in the mix.

So I think you're right, the answer is { c }
 
Let's just make it on an easy notation where intersection is multiplication and union is sum:
<br /> A\times B+C\times A=A\times(B+C)=A\times\left\{c,d,e,f\right\}=\left\{ c\right\}<br />
 
Thanks.
 
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