SOLUTION: If two sets are non-empty, is it possible for their union to be empty? Explain

SOLUTION: If two sets are non-empty, is it possible for their union to be empty? Explain

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Question 903792: If two sets are non-empty, is it possible for their union to be empty? Explain
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If two sets are non-empty, is it possible for their union to be empty? Explain
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Ans: No
Explanation:: The union comprises all the distinct elements in the 2 sets.
Since the two sets are not empty, the union is not empty.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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