Can Simplification Prove (A I B) Subset of A using Special Notation?

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In summary, the conversation discusses proving that (A I B) is a subset of A using simplification from the rule of inference. The conversation also clarifies that the rule only applies to logical statements, not directly to sets. The standard way to prove this is by decomposing it into logical statements and then assuming x is in both A and B.
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brad sue
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Hi,

with my special notation:
I- intersection

Can we prove that:
(A I B) subset of A by simplification from the rule of inference

since A I B -->A ??

If not, please can I have some suggestions?
B
 
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brad sue said:
Hi,

with my special notation:
I- intersection

Can we prove that:
(A I B) subset of A by simplification from the rule of inference

since A I B -->A ??

If not, please can I have some suggestions?
B
Sort of--that logical rule applies only to logical statements, not directly to sets. It says that you can conclude X from the statement X AND Y. The standard way to prove that [tex]A \cap B \subseteq A [/tex] starts by decomposing it into logical statements.
Assume [tex]x \in A \cap B[/tex]
Then [tex](x \in A) \vee (x \in B)[/tex]
You can finish it
 
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0rthodontist said:
Sort of--that logical rule applies only to logical statements, not directly to sets. It says that you can conclude X from the statement X AND Y. The standard way to prove that [tex]A \cap B \subseteq A [/tex] starts by decomposing it into logical statements.
Assume [tex]x \in A \cap B[/tex]
Then [tex](x \in A) \vee (x \in B)[/tex]
You can finish it

OK I understand what to do.
Thank you
 

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