how to find cases of overlap/not in overlap , mathematically

hi,

I have four variables (x and y),(a and b). i want to find out number of state which these variables can attain.

Example :
1) x=2 ,y =5 , a= 0 , b=2 ( that is a and b is less than x and y)
2) x=2 ,y =5 , a= 0 , b=2 ( that is a is less than x and b equal to x)
3) x=2 ,y =5 , a= 0 , b=3 ( that is a is less than x and b greater than x and less than y)
4) x=2 ,y =5 , a= 3 , b=4 ( that is a and be is in side x and y)
etc.
etc.
q1) is there any mathematical way to find all cases/state?

yours sincerley250

rajemessage said:

I have four variables (x and y),(a and b). i want to find out number of state which these variables can attain.

Example :
1) x=2 ,y =5 , a= 0 , b=2 ( that is a and b is less than x and y)
2) x=2 ,y =5 , a= 0 , b=2 ( that is a is less than x and b equal to x)
3) x=2 ,y =5 , a= 0 , b=3 ( that is a is less than x and b greater than x and less than y)
4) x=2 ,y =5 , a= 3 , b=4 ( that is a and be is in side x and y)
etc.
etc.
q1) is there any mathematical way to find all cases/state?

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Maybe, but much more information would likely be necessary.

Please reply with the full and exact text of the exercise, the complete instructions, and a clear listing of your thoughts and efforts so far. Thank you!

stapel said:

Maybe, but much more information would likely be necessary.

Please reply with the full and exact text of the exercise, the complete instructions, and a clear listing of your thoughts and efforts so far. Thank you!

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i think i am clear, but kindly tel me your problem so that i can clarify objectively.

yours sincerly