WAEC Further Mathematics 2016 Question 1

Question 1

Sets and Logic

If P = {x : −2 < x < 5} and Q = {x : −5 < x < 2}, are subsets of μ = {x : −5 ≤ x ≤ 5}, where x is a real number, find P ∪ Q.

  1. A.{x : −5 < x < 5}
  2. B.{x : −5 ≤ x ≤ 5}
  3. C.{x : −5 ≤ x < 5}
  4. D.{x : −5 < x ≤ 5}
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A ({x : −5 < x < 5})

Explanation

Q covers −5 < x < 2 and P covers −2 < x < 5; together they cover −5 < x < 5 (neither endpoint is included).