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Answer:

x = 5, y = 8, z = 19, w = 26

Explanation:

You are given four equations in the four unknowns, so solution is not so difficult.

A ∪ B = x + y + z = 32

A ∩ B = y = 8

A = x + y = 13

A' ∪ B' = w + x + z = 50

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Subtracting the 2nd equation from the 3rd, we get ...

(x +y) -(y) = (13) -(8)

x = 5

Subtracting the third equation from the first, we get ...

(x +y +z) -(x +y) = (32) -(13)

z = 19

Filling in values for x and z in the last equation gives ...

w +5 +19 = 50

w = 26

In summary, ...

x = 5, y = 8, z = 19, w = 26

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