1. Lesson 3

1.1. Discover

Mathematics 30-2 Module 1

Module 1: Logic and Set Theory

 

Discover

 

You were introduced to this problem in the Focus section: In a small Alberta school, there are 14 Grade 12 students. Of these students, 6 play volleyball and 7 play basketball. There are 3 students who do not play either sport.

 

Try This 1

 

Now use the applet titled Basketball and Volleyball to create an appropriate Venn diagram for the problem described in Focus.

 

 

This is a play button for Basketball and Volleyball.

 

 

Share 1

 

With a partner or in a group, come to agreement on the following questions regarding Try This 1.

  1. Explain why the following statement is false:

    volleyball players + basketball players + play neither sport = total number of students
  2. Write a mathematical statement similar to the sum in question 1 that is correct.
course folder If required, place a summary of your discussion in your course folder.
The applet will tell you when your diagram is correct.