Louis Alain P.

asked • 10/29/20

What is the correct answer to the following blanks to prove that 𝒫(A ∩ B) ⊆ 𝒫(A) ∩ 𝒫(B)?

Suppose A and B are any sets.

  1. Let X be any element in 𝒫(A ∩ B).
  2. Then XA ∩ B by definition of power set
  3. So, _____ by definition of subset
  4. Thus, _____ by definition of intersection
  5. _____ by _____
  6. _____ by _____
  7. Therefore, X ∈ _____ by _____
  8. Since X could be any element in _____ it follows that every element in _____ is in _____.
  9. Therefore, 𝒫(A ∩ B) ⊆ 𝒫(A) ∩ 𝒫(B).

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Pasquale D. answered • 10/29/20

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