Practice Generalization For M And N Elements (22.2.3) - Counting Using Principle of Inclusion-Exclusion
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Generalization for m and n Elements

Practice - Generalization for m and n Elements

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Question 1 Easy

Calculate |A ∪ B| if |A|=5, |B|=3, and |A ∩ B|=1.

💡 Hint: Use the formula for two sets.

Question 2 Easy

What is the cardinality of the union of two disjoint sets |A|=4 and |B|=5?

💡 Hint: If sets are disjoint, there’s no intersection to subtract.

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Question 1

What is the general formula for the union of two sets?

|A| + |B|
|A| + |B| - |A ∩ B|
|A| - |B|

💡 Hint: Review the principle of inclusion-exclusion.

Question 2

True or False: Inclusion-Exclusion can only be applied to two sets.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how we extended the concept from two to three sets.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Four students register for three different classes, with some taking multiple classes. How many unique student registrations can be calculated using the principle?

💡 Hint: List out overlaps carefully.

Challenge 2 Hard

You have 5 distinct colors; how can you calculate the distinct patterns you can create using the inclusion-exclusion principle if some colors must overlap?

💡 Hint: Map your color set accurately to find overlaps.

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