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Intersection

Edited by M Yass last updated 3rd Oct 2016
Requires: Operations in Set theory

The intersection of two sets A and B, denoted A∩B, is the set of elements which are in both A and B.

illustration of the output of an intersection

Formally stated, where C=A∩B

x∈C↔(x∈A∧x∈B)

That is, Iff x is in the intersection C, then x is in A and x is in B.

For example,

  • {1,2}∩{2,3}={2}
  • {1,2}∩{8,9}={}
  • {0,2,4,6}∩{3,4,5,6}={4,6}
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