RTUComputer ScienceYr 2024 · Sem 42024

Q1Discrete Mathematics Structure

Question

2 marks

Represent the symmetric difference of two sets by Venn diagram.

Answer

The symmetric difference of sets A and B contains elements in either A or B, but not in both.

The symmetric difference of two sets and , denoted as or , is the set of elements which are in either of the sets and not in their intersection. Formally: or .

Symmetric Difference Venn Diagram
Venn Diagram showing A ⊕ B (shaded regions)
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