If a ∈ [−1, 2, 3, 4, 5] and b ∈ [0, 3, 6], write the set of all ordered pairs (a, b) such that a + b = 5.
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Solution
Given: a ∈ [−1, 2, 3, 4, 5] and b ∈ [0, 3, 6] We know: −1 + 6 = 5, 2 + 3 = 5 and 5 + 0 = 5 Thus, possible ordered pairs (a, b) are {(−1, 6), (2, 3), (5, 0)} such that a + b = 5.