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How to solve set theory in wolfram alpha?


A={1,2,3} B={1,2,3,4,5}, C={0,2,4,6} is 0 in (B union C)

How can I solve that does 0 is part of B union C?


Solution

  • This

    intersection[{0},union[{1,2,3,4,5},{0,2,4,6}]]
    

    gives you

    {0}
    

    and so zero is in that union while this

    intersection[{8},union[{1,2,3,4,5},{0,2,4,6}]]
    

    gives you

    {}
    

    and so 8 is not in that union.

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    There may be other ways of accomplishing this with WA, but as always the question is how can you find a way to coax WA into understanding what you want it to do.