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Symmetric Difference

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Items that belong to two sets but not the intersection of the two sets.

Example:

If A = {1,3,7,11} and B = {1,2,3,4,5}

then A ∆ B = {2,4,5,7,11}

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Graphical characteristics:
Asymmetric, Open shape, Monochrome, Contains both straight and curved lines, Has no crossing lines.

Category: Mathematical Symbols.

Symmetric Difference is part of the Set Theory group.

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