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Let A and B be two sets such that AX=BX=ϕ and AX=BX for same set X. Then,
MathematicsSets and RelationsBITSATBITSAT 2017
Options:
  • A A=B
  • B A=X
  • C B=X
  • D AB=X
Solution:
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The correct answer is: A=B

Given, that, AX=BX

A(AX)=A(BX)

(AA)(AX)=(AB)(AX)

[Using distributive law]

Aϕ=(AB)ϕ [AX=ϕ]

 A=AB   ...(i)

Again, consider AX=BX

B(AX)=B(BX)

(BA)(BX)=(BB)(BX)

(BA)ϕ=Bϕ[BX=ϕ]

AB=B   ...(ii)

Thus from Eq. (i) and (ii), we get

A=B

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