Section 8.3: Operations with Sets
Homework Hints

Problems 1-7
There are many problems throughout the text labeled IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Just relax. Do not be afraid to give your opinion. These problems are setting forth the fundamental terminology of this sectin.

Problems 8-10 These essential idea problems present the three fundamental Venn diagrams which form the basis for understanding Venn diagrams, in general.

Problems 11-16

Problems 17-20
See Example 3 for complement.

Problems 21-26

Problems 27-30
See Example 3 for complement.

Problems 31-32
See Figure 8.3.

Problems 33-34
See Figure 8.4.

Problems 35-36
See Figure 8.5.

Problems 37-40 Begin by drawing a Venn diagram showing A and B. Then use this diagram to answer the questions.

Problems 41-54
See Example 4.

Problems 55-56
The Problem of the Day relates sets to an everyday setting.

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