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Give a relational algebra expression using only the minimum number of operators from $(∪, −)$ which is equivalent to $R$ $∩$ $S.$
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$R-(R-S)$

There is no need to use Union operator here.

Just because they say you can use operators from $(∪, −)$ we don't need to use both of them.

Also they are saying that only the minimum number of operators from (∪, −) which is equivalent to $R ∩ S$.

My expression is Minimal.

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can you give any example ...according to your solution ....
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air1ankit  see this example

Answer: R − ((R ∪ S) − S)

Just imagine the Venn diagram in mind.
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Can you please say Is it necessary to use both U,-?

Can I represent  R ∩ S=R-(U-S) ?

where U is the universal set.

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You should answer what the question demands. So you have to use only (∪, −) operators with R and S.
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Question says only the minimum number of operators from (∪, −) which is equivalent to R ∩ S. Using union is unnecessary here !

p ={(1,1) , (2,2) , (1,2)}

q={(1,2) , (2,10) ,(3,2)}

p ח q = { (1,2) }

p-q={ (1,1) (2,2) }

p-(p-q) = { (1,2) }

so  p-(p-q) = p ח q = { (1,2) }

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