Which set is equal to , the complement of ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C.
- Step 1: De Morgan's law: the complement of a union is the intersection of the complements. **Answer: . Why not the others:** : This equals , the other De Morgan law. : This excludes only elements of but allows elements of . : This excludes only elements of but allows elements of .
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