F is the set of factors of 12 - Junior Cycle Mathematics - Question 4 - 2018
Question 4
F is the set of factors of 12.
(a) List the six elements of the set F.
F = { , , , , , }
The sets P and S are as follows:
P is the set of all prime numbers
S is ... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:F is the set of factors of 12 - Junior Cycle Mathematics - Question 4 - 2018
Step 1
List the six elements of the set F.
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The factors of 12 are the numbers that divide 12 without leaving a remainder. The complete list of positive factors of 12 is:
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12
Thus, we write:
F = {1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12}
Step 2
Write each of the factors of 12 from part (a) into the correct region in the set F in the Venn diagram.
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To place the factors of 12 in the Venn diagram:
F contains the elements: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12.
In the set P (prime numbers): 2 and 3 are prime factors.
In the set S (square numbers): 4 is a square factor (since 2² = 4).
Placement in the Venn diagram:
F will include:
2 and 3 in the intersection of F and P.
4 in the intersection of F and S.
1, 6, and 12 in F only as they do not belong to P or S.
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