Set intersection

The intersection of two sets is the set of all elements that belong to both sets. It is the basic operation for finding what two collections have in common.

A \cap B = \{x \mid x \in A \land x \in B\}

What the symbols mean

first set
second set
an arbitrary element belonging to the universe of discourse

About this formula

  • FieldMathematics
  • TopicSet theory
  • LevelHigh school
  • Also calledintersection of sets, set intersection formula, intersection of two sets, A intersect B, set theory intersection, common elements of two sets
  • SourceWikidata Q185837

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