Question
Let and . If or , then is :
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Solution
Key Concepts and Formulas
- Absolute Value Inequalities:
- (for )
- (for )
- Geometric Interpretation of : This inequality defines a square region centered at the origin with vertices at and . The region includes its boundary.
- Set Operations: The intersection of sets () consists of elements common to both sets.
- Coordinate Axes: The x-axis is defined by , and the y-axis is defined by .
Step-by-Step Solution
We are given sets A and B, and we need to find set C, which is defined as . This means C contains points that satisfy three conditions simultaneously:
- or
We need to find all points satisfying these conditions and then compute .
Step 1: Analyze the conditions for set C. The third condition, " or ", implies that the points in C must lie on either the x-axis or the y-axis. This significantly simplifies the problem, as we can analyze these two cases separately.
Step 2: Consider points on the x-axis (where ). If , the conditions become:
- . This means or .
- . This means .
We need to find values of that satisfy both and . The only real numbers that satisfy both these inequalities are and . Therefore, the points on the x-axis that belong to C are and .
Step 3: Consider points on the y-axis (where ). If , the conditions become:
- . This means or .
- . This means .
We need to find values of that satisfy both and . The only real numbers that satisfy both these inequalities are and . Therefore, the points on the y-axis that belong to C are and .
Step 4: Determine the set C. Combining the points found in Step 2 and Step 3, the set C is:
Step 5: Calculate the sum . We evaluate for each point in C:
- For : .
- For : .
- For : .
- For : .
The sum is .
Common Mistakes and Tips
- Confusing Absolute Value Inequalities: Ensure correct interpretation of (two separate regions) and (a single bounded interval).
- Geometric Interpretation: Visualizing the region as a square with vertices at and helps understand the constraints.
- Handling "OR" Conditions: The condition " or " correctly leads to analyzing points on the x-axis and y-axis separately.
Summary
The problem required identifying points that satisfy conditions related to absolute value inequalities and lying on the coordinate axes. By applying the definitions of absolute value inequalities and considering the cases where and , we found that the set C consists of the four points . Calculating for each of these points and summing them yielded the result.
The final answer is .