CBSE Class 11 Maths Exemplar Chapter 1 Sets NCERT Solutions

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This chapter provides NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Maths, focusing on Sets. It covers the fundamental concepts of sets, including how to define and represent them using both roster and set-builder forms. The solutions guide students through various problems, such as identifying elements of a set based on given conditions, solving equations to find set elements, and determining factors of numbers to construct sets. Key topics include solving algebraic equations to determine set members and understanding the properties of factors, especially in relation to prime numbers and perfect numbers. These solutions are designed to clarify complex concepts and provide step-by-step problem-solving strategies, aiding students in mastering set theory for their exams.

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BoardCBSE
ClassClass 11
SubjectMaths Exemplar
Session2026
LanguageEnglish
TypeNCERT Solutions
ChapterChapter 1

Chapter summary

Chapter 1, 'Sets', for Class 11 Maths NCERT Solutions introduces the basic concepts of sets. This chapter focuses on understanding what a set is, how to represent sets using roster form and set-builder form, and solving problems related to these representations. The exercises involve finding elements of sets by solving equations and identifying factors of numbers, including those related to prime numbers and perfect numbers. The solutions provide clear, step-by-step guidance for each question, ensuring students grasp the core principles of set theory.

Learning outcomes

  • Understand the definition and representation of sets.
  • Convert between set-builder form and roster form.
  • Solve equations to determine the elements of a set.
  • Identify factors of numbers to construct sets.
  • Apply set concepts to problems involving prime and perfect numbers.

Topics covered

Paper topics

  • Definition of Sets
  • Roster Form
  • Set-Builder Form
  • Solving Equations for Set Elements
  • Factors of Numbers
  • Prime Numbers
  • Perfect Numbers
  • Set Representation

Important topics

  • Representing Sets in Roster Form
  • Solving Algebraic Equations for Set Elements
  • Identifying Factors of Numbers
  • Understanding Prime Number Properties
  • Converting Between Set Notations

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Questions and Solutions

Q.1

Write the following sets in the roaster form.

(i) A = \{x : x \in R, 2x + 11 = 15\}

(ii) B = \{x \mid x^2 = x, x \in R\}

(iii) C = \{x \mid x \text{ is a positive factor of a prime number } p\}

Solution:

To write the sets in roster form, we need to find the elements that satisfy the given conditions.

(i) For set A, we need to solve the equation 2x + 11 = 15 for x \in R.

Subtracting 11 from both sides gives 2x = 15 - 11, which simplifies to 2x = 4.

Dividing by 2, we get x = 2.

Therefore, the set A in roster form is A = \{2\}.

(ii) For set B, we need to solve the equation x^2 = x for x \in R.

Rearranging the equation, we get x^2 - x = 0.

Factoring out x, we have x(x - 1) = 0.

This gives two possible values for x: x = 0 or x = 1.

Therefore, the set B in roster form is B = \{0, 1\}.

(iii) For set C, we need to find the positive factors of a prime number p.

By definition, a prime number has exactly two distinct positive factors: 1 and the number itself.

Therefore, the set C in roster form is C = \{1, p\}.

Q.2

Write the following sets in the roaster form.

(i) D = \{t \mid t^3 = t, t \in R\}

(ii) E = \{ w \mid \frac{w-2}{w+3} = 3, w \in R \}

(iii) F = \{x \mid x^4 - 5x^2 + 6 = 0, x \in R\}

Solution:

We will solve the given equations to find the elements for each set.

(i) For set D, we solve t^3 = t where t \in R.

Rearranging, we get t^3 - t = 0.

Factoring out t, we have t(t^2 - 1) = 0.

Further factoring the difference of squares, t(t - 1)(t + 1) = 0.

The solutions are t = 0, t = 1, and t = -1.

Thus, the set D in roster form is D = \{-1, 0, 1\}.

(ii) For set E, we solve \frac{w-2}{w+3} = 3 where w \in R.

Assuming w \neq -3, we multiply both sides by w+3:

w - 2 = 3(w + 3)

w - 2 = 3w + 9

Subtracting w from both sides: -2 = 2w + 9.

Subtracting 9 from both sides: -11 = 2w.

Dividing by 2, we get w = -\frac{11}{2}.

Since w = -\frac{11}{2} is not equal to -3, this is a valid solution.

Thus, the set E in roster form is E = \left\{-\frac{11}{2}\right\}.

(iii) For set F, we solve x^4 - 5x^2 + 6 = 0 where x \in R.

This is a quadratic equation in x^2. Let y = x^2. Then the equation becomes y^2 - 5y + 6 = 0.

Factoring the quadratic, we get (y - 2)(y - 3) = 0.

So, y = 2 or y = 3.

Substituting back x^2 for y:

x^2 = 2 \implies x = \pm \sqrt{2}

x^2 = 3 \implies x = \pm \sqrt{3}.

Thus, the set F in roster form is F = \{-\sqrt{3}, -\sqrt{2}, \sqrt{2}, \sqrt{3}\}. The order of elements does not matter in roster form.

Q.3

If Y = \{x \mid x \text{ is a positive factor of the number } 2^{p-1}(2^p-1), \text{ where } 2^p-1\} \text{ is a prime number}. Write Y in the roaster form.
Solution:

The number is given by N = 2^{p-1}(2^p - 1), where 2^p - 1 is a prime number. This form is characteristic of even perfect numbers. The positive factors of 2^{p-1} are 1, 2, 2^2, 2^3, \dots, 2^{p-1}. Since 2^p - 1 is a prime number, its positive factors are 1 and 2^p - 1. The factors of N are formed by multiplying the factors of 2^{p-1} with the factors of 2^p - 1. The factors of N are: 1 \times 1, 2 \times 1, 2^2 \times 1, \dots, 2^{p-1} \times 1 (which are 1, 2, 2^2, \dots, 2^{p-1}) and 1 \times (2^p - 1), 2 \times (2^p - 1), 2^2 \times (2^p - 1), \dots, 2^{p-1} \times (2^p - 1). However, the problem statement implies that 2^p-1 is a prime factor. The set Y consists of the positive factors of the number 2^{p-1}(2^p-1). The factors of 2^{p-1} are \{1, 2, 2^2, \dots, 2^{p-1}\}. The factors of the prime number 2^p-1 are \{1, 2^p-1\}. The set Y contains all unique products of one factor from the first set and one factor from the second set. The factors are 1 \times 1, 2 \times 1, \dots, 2^{p-1} \times 1 and 1 \times (2^p-1), 2 \times (2^p-1), \dots, 2^{p-1} \times (2^p-1). This simplifies to the set of factors of 2^{p-1} and the set of multiples of 2^p-1 up to 2^{p-1}(2^p-1). The set Y is given by the factors of 2^{p-1} and the prime factor 2^p-1 itself, assuming 2^p-1 is not already one of the powers of 2. Thus, the set Y in roster form is Y = \{1, 2, 2^2, 2^3, \dots, 2^{p-1}, 2^p - 1\}.

Q.4

State which of the following statements are true and which are false. Justify your answer.
  1. 35 \in \{x \mid x \text{ has exactly four positive factors}\}.
  2. 128 \in \{y \mid \text{the sum of all the positive factors of } y \text{ is } 2y\}.
  3. 3 \notin \{x \mid x^4 - 5x^3 + 2x^2 - 112x + 6 = 0\}.
  4. 496 \notin \{y \mid \text{the sum of all the positive factors of } y \text{ is } 2y\}.
Solution:

We will analyze each statement.

(i) The statement is 35 \in \{x \mid x \text{ has exactly four positive factors}\}.

Let's find the positive factors of 35. The factors are 1, 5, 7, and 35. There are exactly four positive factors.

Therefore, the statement is True.

(ii) The statement is 128 \in \{y \mid \text{the sum of all the positive factors of } y \text{ is } 2y\}.

The positive factors of 128 (= 2^7) are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128.

The sum of these factors is 1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 16 + 32 + 64 + 128 = 255.

We need to check if this sum is equal to 2y, which is 2 \times 128 = 256.

Since 255 \neq 256, the sum of the factors is not 2y.

Therefore, the statement is False.

(iii) The statement is 3 \notin \{x \mid x^4 - 5x^3 + 2x^2 - 112x + 6 = 0\}.

To check if 3 is a root of the polynomial P(x) = x^4 - 5x^3 + 2x^2 - 112x + 6, we substitute x = 3 into the polynomial:

P(3) = (3)^4 - 5(3)^3 + 2(3)^2 - 112(3) + 6

P(3) = 81 - 5(27) + 2(9) - 336 + 6

P(3) = 81 - 135 + 18 - 336 + 6

P(3) = (81 + 18 + 6) - (135 + 336)

P(3) = 105 - 471

P(3) = -366.

Since P(3) \neq 0, 3 is not a root of the equation.

Therefore, the statement 3 \notin \{x \mid x^4 - 5x^3 + 2x^2 - 112x + 6 = 0\} is True.

(iv) The statement is 496 \notin \{y \mid \text{the sum of all the positive factors of } y \text{ is } 2y\}.

A number y for which the sum of its positive factors is 2y is called a perfect number.

Let's find the factors of 496.

496 = 2^4 \times 31^1.

The sum of the factors is given by the formula \sigma(y) = \prod_{i=1}^{k} \frac{p_i^{a_i+1}-1}{p_i-1} for y = p_1^{a_1} \dots p_k^{a_k}.

For 496, the sum of factors is:

\sigma(496) = \left(\frac{2^{4+1}-1}{2-1}\right) \times \left(\frac{31^{1+1}-1}{31-1}\right)

\sigma(496) = \left(\frac{2^5-1}{1}\right) \times \left(\frac{31^2-1}{30}\right)

\sigma(496) = (32-1) \times \left(\frac{961-1}{30}\right)

\sigma(496) = 31 \times \left(\frac{960}{30}\right)

\sigma(496) = 31 \times 32 = 992.

Now, we check if \sigma(496) = 2 \times 496.

2 \times 496 = 992.

Since \sigma(496) = 992 = 2 \times 496, 496 is a perfect number.

The statement claims that 496 is NOT in the set of perfect numbers, which is false.

Therefore, the statement is False.

Common mistakes

  • Incorrectly solving equations to find set elements.
  • Missing factors when constructing sets.
  • Confusing set-builder notation with roster notation.
  • Errors in identifying prime numbers or their properties.

Revision tips

  • Practice converting between set-builder and roster forms for various examples.
  • Ensure all solutions to equations are checked before listing set elements.
  • Review the definitions of prime numbers and factors.
  • Work through the examples provided in the solutions to understand the logic.

Practice MCQs

Q1. Which of the following is the roster form of the set A = {x: x ∈ R, 2x + 11 = 15}?

Q2. The set B = {x | x² = x, x ∈ R} in roster form is:

Q3. What are the positive factors of a prime number 'p'?

Q4. The set D = {t | t³ = t, t ∈ R} in roster form is:

Q5. Which of the following numbers has exactly four positive factors?

Frequently asked questions

What is the main goal of Chapter 1 'Sets' in Class 11 Maths?

The main goal is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of sets, including their definition, different ways of representing them (roster and set-builder forms), and how to solve problems related to these representations.

How are sets represented in roster form?

In roster form, all the elements of a set are listed within curly braces {}, separated by commas. For example, the set of even numbers less than 10 is {2, 4, 6, 8}.

How do the NCERT Solutions help students?

These solutions provide clear, step-by-step explanations for each problem, helping students understand the methods used to solve set theory questions and reinforcing their learning for exams.

What kind of equations are used to define sets in this chapter?

The chapter uses various types of equations, including linear equations (like 2x + 11 = 15), quadratic equations (like x² = x), and higher-degree polynomial equations (like x⁴ - 5x² + 6 = 0), to define the elements of a set.

Are there any special number properties discussed in the set problems?

Yes, the chapter includes problems that involve understanding the properties of factors, particularly for prime numbers and perfect numbers (numbers where the sum of their proper divisors equals the number itself).

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