Let A, B, and C be sets. Use the the identity A − B = A ∩ B, which holds for any sets A and B to show that (A − B) ∩ (B − C) ∩ (A − C) = ∅

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Let A, B, and C be sets. Use the the identity A − B = A ∩ B, which holds for any sets A and B to show that (A − B) ∩ (B − C) ∩ (A − C) = ∅

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Identity Used:

A-B=ABC

Property Used:

Intersection of sets is associative

A(BC)=(AB)C

 

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