Find the domain and range of the relation
R = {(-1, 1), (1, 1), (-2, 4), (2, 4)}.
dom (R) = {-1, 1, -2, 2} and range (R) = {1, 4}
Let R = {(a, a3) : a is a prime number less than 5}.
Find the range of R.
range (R) = {8 27}
Let R = {(a, a3) : a is a prime number less than 10}.
Find (i) R (ii) dom (R) (iii) range (R).
(i) R = {(2, 8),(3, 27),(5, 125), (7, 343)}
(ii) dom (R) = {2, 3, 5, 7}
(iii) range (R) = {8, 27, 125, 343}
Let R = (x, y) : x + 2y = be are relation on N.
Write the range of R.
{3, 2, 1}
Let R ={(a, b): a, b ∈ N and a + 3b = 12}.
Find the domain and range of R.
dom (R) = {3, 6, 9} and range (R) = {3, 2, 1}
Let R = {(a, b) : b = |a – 1|, a ∈ Z and la| < 3}.
Find the domain and range of R.
dom (R) = {-2, -1, 0, 1, 2} and range (R) = {3, 2, 1, 0}
dom (R) = {2, 3, 4} and range
Let R = {(a, b) : a, b ∈ N and b = a + 5, a < 4}.
Find the domain and range of R.
dom (R) = {1, 2, 3} and range (R) = {6, 7, 8}
Let S be the set of all sets and let R = {(A, B) : A ⊂ B)}, i.e., A is a proper subset of B. Show that R is (i) transitive (ii) not reflexive (iii) not symmetric.
Let R = {(A, B) : A ⊂ B)}, i.e., A is a proper subset of B, be a relation defined on S.
Now,
Any set is a subset of itself, but not a proper subset.
⇒ (A,A) ∉ R ∀ A ∈ S
⇒ R is not reflexive.
Let (A,B) ∈ R ∀ A, B ∈ S
⇒ A is a proper subset of B
⇒ all elements of A are in B, but B contains at least one element that is not in A.
⇒ B cannot be a proper subset of A
⇒ (B,A) ∉ R
For e.g. , if B = {1,2,5} then A = {1,5} is a proper subset of B . we observe that B is not a proper subset of A.
⇒ R is not symmetric
Let (A,B) ∈ R and (B,C) ∈ R ∀ A, B,C ∈ S
⇒ A is a proper subset of B and B is a proper subset of C
⇒ A is a proper subset of C
⇒ (A,C) ∈ R
For e.g. , if B = {1,2,5} then A = {1,5} is a proper subset of B .
And if C = {1,2,5,7} then B = {1,2,5} is a proper subset of C.
We observe that A = {1,5} is a proper subset of C also.
⇒ R is transitive.
Thus, R is transitive but not reflexive and not symmetric.
Let A be the set of all points in a plane and let O be the origin. Show that the relation R = {(P, Q) : P, Q ∈ A and OP = OQ) is an equivalence relation.
In order to show R is an equivalence relation, we need to show R is Reflexive, Symmetric and Transitive.
Given that, A be the set of all points in a plane and O be the origin. Then, R = {(P, Q) : P, Q ∈ A and OP = OQ)}
Now,
R is Reflexive if (P,P)∈R∀P∈A
∀ P ∈ A , we have
OP=OP
⇒ (P,P) ∈ R
Thus, R is reflexive.
R is Symmetric if (P,Q)∈R⇒(Q,P)∈R∀P, Q∈A
Let P, Q ∈ A such that,
(P,Q) ∈ R
⇒ OP = OQ
⇒ OQ = OP
⇒ (Q,P) ∈ R
Thus, R is symmetric.
R is Transitive if (P,Q)∈R and (Q,S)∈R⇒(P,S)∈R∀P, Q, S∈A
Let (P,Q) ∈ R and (Q,S) ∈ R ∀ P, Q, S ∈ A
⇒ OP = OQ and OQ = OS
⇒ OP = OS
⇒ (P,S) ∈ R
Thus, R is transitive.
Since R is reflexive, symmetric and transitive it is an equivalence relation on A.
On the set S of all real numbers, define a relation R = {(a, b) : a ≤ b}.
Show that R is (i) reflexive (ii) transitive (iii) not symmetric.
Let R = {(a, b) : a ≤ b} be a relation defined on S.
Now,
We observe that any element x ∈ S is less than or equal to itself.
⇒ (x,x) ∈ R ∀ x ∈ S
⇒ R is reflexive.
Let (x,y) ∈ R ∀ x, y ∈ S
⇒ x is less than or equal to y
But y cannot be less than or equal to x if x is less than or equal to y.
⇒ (y,x) ∉ R
For e.g. , we observe that (2,5) ∈ R i.e. 2 < 5 but 5 is not less than or equal to 2 ⇒ (5,2) ∉ R
⇒ R is not symmetric
Let (x,y) ∈ R and (y,z) ∈ R ∀ x, y ,z ∈ S
⇒ x ≤ y and y ≤ z
⇒ x ≤ z
⇒ (x,z) ∈ R
For e.g. , we observe that
(4,5) ∈ R ⇒ 4 ≤ 5 and (5,6) ∈ R ⇒ 5 ≤ 6
And we know that 4 ≤ 6 ∴ (4,6) ∈ R
⇒ R is transitive.
Thus, R is reflexive and transitive but not symmetric.
Let A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) and let R = {(a, b) : a, b ∈ A and b = a + 1}.
Show that R is (i) not reflexive, (ii) not symmetric and (iii) not transitive.
Given that,
A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) and R = {(a, b) : a, b ∈ A and b = a + 1}.
∴ R = {(1,2),(2,3),(3,4),(4,5),(5,6)}
Now,
R is Reflexive if (a,a) ∈ R ∀ a ∈ A
Since, (1,1),(2,2),(3,3),(4,4),(5,5),(6,6) ∉ R
Thus, R is not reflexive .
R is Symmetric if (a,b) ∈ R ⇒ (b,a) ∈ R ∀ a,b ∈ A
We observe that (1,2) ∈ R but (2,1) ∉ R .
Thus, R is not symmetric .
R is Transitive if (a,b) ∈ R and (b,c) ∈ R ⇒ (a,c) ∈ R ∀ a,b,c ∈ A
We observe that (1,2) ∈ R and (2,3) ∈ R but (1,3) ∉ R
Thus, R is not transitive.
Define a relation on a set. What do you mean by the domain and range of a relation? Give an example.
Relation: Let A and B be two sets. Then a relation R from set A to set B is a subset of A x B. Thus, R is a relation to A to B ⇔ R ⊆ A x B.
If R is a relation from a non-void set B and if (a,b) ∈ R, then we write a R b which is read as ‘a is related to b by the relation R’. if (a,b) ∉ R, then we write a R b, and we say that a is not related to b by the relation R.
Domain: Let R be a relation from a set A to a set B. Then the set of all first components or coordinates of the ordered pairs belonging to R is called the domain of R.
Thus, domain of R ={a : (a,b) ∈ R}. The domain of R ⊆ A.
Range: let R be a relation from a set A to a set B. then the set of all second component or coordinates of the ordered pairs belonging to R is called the range of R.
Example 1: R = {(-1, 1), (1, 1), (-2, 4), (2, 4)}.
dom (R) = {-1, 1, -2, 2} and range (R) = {1, 4}
Example 2: R ={(a, b): a, b ∈ N and a + 3b = 12}
dom (R) = {3, 6, 9} and range (R) = {3, 2, 1}
Let A be the set of all triangles in a plane. Show that the relation
R = {(∆1, ∆2) : ∆1 ~ ∆2} is an equivalence relation on A.
Let R = {(∆1, ∆2) : ∆1 ~ ∆2} be a relation defined on A.
Now,
R is Reflexive if (Δ, Δ)∈R∀Δ∈A
We observe that for each Δ ∈ A we have,
Δ ~ Δ since, every triangle is similar to itself.
⇒ (Δ, Δ) ∈ R ∀ Δ ∈ A
⇒ R is reflexive.
R is Symmetric if (∆1, ∆2)∈R⇒(∆2, ∆1)∈R∀∆1, ∆2∈A
Let (∆1, ∆2) ∈ R ∀ ∆1, ∆2 ∈ A
⇒ ∆1 ~ ∆2
⇒ ∆2 ~ ∆1
⇒ (∆2, ∆1) ∈ R
⇒ R is symmetric
R is Transitive if (∆1, ∆2)∈R and (∆2, ∆3)∈R⇒(∆1, ∆3)∈R∀∆1, ∆2,∆3∈A
Let (∆1, ∆2) ∈ R and ((∆2, ∆3) ∈ R ∀ ∆1, ∆2, ∆3 ∈ A
⇒ ∆1 ~ ∆2 and ∆2 ~ ∆3
⇒ ∆1 ~ ∆3
⇒ (∆1, ∆3) ∈ R
⇒ R is transitive.
Since R is reflexive, symmetric and transitive, it is an equivalence relation on A.
Let R = {(a, b) : a, b ∈ Z and (a + b) is even}.
Show that R is an equivalence relation on Z.
In order to show R is an equivalence relation, we need to show R is Reflexive, Symmetric and Transitive.
Given that, ∀ a, b ∈ Z, R = {(a, b) : (a + b) is even }.
Now,
R is Reflexive if (a,a)∈R∀a∈Z
For any a ∈ A, we have
a+a = 2a, which is even.
⇒ (a,a) ∈ R
Thus, R is reflexive.
R is Symmetric if (a,b)∈R⇒(b,a)∈R∀a,b∈Z
(a,b) ∈ R
⇒ a+b is even.
⇒ b+a is even.
⇒ (b,a) ∈ R
Thus, R is symmetric .
R is Transitive if (a,b)∈R and (b,c)∈R⇒(a,c)∈R∀a,b,c∈Z
Let (a,b) ∈ R and (b,c) ∈ R ∀ a, b,c ∈ Z
⇒ a+b = 2P and b+c = 2Q
Adding both, we get
a+c+2b = 2(P+Q)
⇒ a+c = 2(P+Q)-2b
⇒ a+c is an even number
⇒ (a, c) ∈ R
Thus, R is transitive on Z.
Since R is reflexive, symmetric and transitive it is an equivalence relation on Z.
Let R = {(a, b) : a, b ∈ Z and (a - b) is divisible by 5}.
Show that R is an equivalence relation on Z.
In order to show R is an equivalence relation, we need to show R is Reflexive, Symmetric and Transitive.
Given that, ∀ a, b ∈Z, aRb if and only if a – b is divisible by 5.
Now,
R is Reflexive if (a,a)∈R∀a∈Z
aRa ⇒ (a-a) is divisible by 5.
a-a = 0 = 0 × 5 [since 0 is multiple of 5 it is divisible by 5]
⇒ a-a is divisible by 5
⇒ (a,a) ∈ R
Thus, R is reflexive on Z.
R is Symmetric if (a,b)∈R⇒(b,a)∈R∀a,b∈Z
(a,b) ∈ R ⇒ (a-b) is divisible by 5
⇒ (a-b) = 5z for some z ∈ Z
⇒ -(b-a) = 5z
⇒ b-a = 5(-z) [∵ z ∈ Z ⇒ -z ∈ Z ]
⇒ (b-a) is divisible by 5
⇒ (b,a) ∈ R
Thus, R is symmetric on Z.
R is Transitive if (a,b)∈R and (b,c)∈R⇒(a,c)∈R∀a,b,c∈Z
(a,b) ∈ R ⇒ (a-b) is divisible by 5
⇒ a-b = 5z1 for some z1∈ Z
(b,c) ∈ R ⇒ (b-c) is divisible by 5
⇒ b-c = 5z2 for some z2∈ Z
Now,
a-b = 5z1 and b-c = 5z2
⇒ (a-b) + (b-c) = 5z1 + 5z2
⇒ a-c = 5(z1 + z2 ) = 5z3 where z1 + z2 = z3
⇒ a-c = 5z3 [∵ z1,z2 ∈ Z ⇒ z3∈ Z]
⇒ (a-c) is divisible by 5.
⇒ (a, c) ∈ R
Thus, R is transitive on Z.
Since R is reflexive, symmetric and transitive it is an equivalence relation on Z.
Show that the relation R defined on the set A = (1, 2, 3, 4, 5), given by
R = {(a, b) : |a – b| is even} is an equivalence relation.
In order to show R is an equivalence relation we need to show R is Reflexive, Symmetric and Transitive.
Given that, ∀ a, b ∈A, R = {(a, b) : |a – b| is even}.
Now,
R is Reflexive if (a,a)∈R∀a∈A
For any a ∈ A, we have
|a-a| = 0, which is even.
⇒ (a,a) ∈ R
Thus, R is reflexive.
R is Symmetric if (a,b)∈R⇒(b,a)∈R∀a,b∈A
(a,b) ∈ R
⇒ |a-b| is even.
⇒ |b-a| is even.
⇒ (b,a) ∈ R
Thus, R is symmetric .
R is Transitive if (a,b)∈R and (b,c)∈R⇒(a,c)∈R∀a,b,c∈A
Let (a,b) ∈ R and (b,c) ∈ R ∀ a, b,c ∈ A
⇒ |a – b| is even and |b – c| is even
⇒ (a and b both are even or both odd) and (b and c both are even or both odd)
Now two cases arise:
Case 1 : when b is even
Let (a,b) ∈ R and (b,c) ∈ R
⇒ |a – b| is even and |b – c| is even
⇒ a is even and c is even [∵ b is even]
⇒ |a – c| is even [∵ difference of any two even natural numbers is even]
⇒ (a, c) ∈ R
Case 2 : when b is odd
Let (a,b) ∈ R and (b,c) ∈ R
⇒ |a – b| is even and |b – c| is even
⇒ a is odd and c is odd [∵ b is odd]
⇒ |a – c| is even [∵ difference of any two odd
natural numbers is even]
⇒ (a, c) ∈ R
Thus, R is transitive on Z.
Since R is reflexive, symmetric and transitive it is an equivalence relation on Z.
Show that the relation R on N × N, defined by
(a, b) R (c, d) ⇔ a + d = b + c
is an equivalent relation.
In order to show R is an equivalence relation we need to show R is Reflexive, Symmetric and Transitive.
Given that, R be the relation in N ×N defined by (a, b) R (c, d) if a + d = b + c for (a, b), (c, d) in N ×N.
R is Reflexive if (a, b) R (a, b) for (a, b) in N ×N
Let (a,b) R (a,b)
⇒ a+b = b+a
which is true since addition is commutative on N.
⇒ R is reflexive.
R is Symmetric if (a,b) R (c,d)⇒(c,d) R (a,b) for (a, b), (c, d) in N ×N
Let (a,b) R (c,d)
⇒ a+d = b+c
⇒ b+c = a+d
⇒ c+b = d+a [since addition is commutative on N]
⇒ (c,d) R (a,b)
⇒ R is symmetric.
R is Transitive if (a,b) R (c,d) and (c,d) R (e,f)⇒(a,b) R (e,f) for (a, b), (c, d),(e,f) in N ×N
Let (a,b) R (c,d) and (c,d) R (e,f)
⇒ a+d = b+c and c+f = d+e
⇒ (a+d) – (d+e) = (b+c ) – (c+f)
⇒ a-e= b-f
⇒ a+f = b+e
⇒ (a,b) R (e,f)
⇒ R is transitive.
Hence, R is an equivalence relation.
Let S be the set of all real numbers and let
R = {(a, b) : a, b ∈ S and a = ± b}.
Show that R is an equivalence relation on S.
In order to show R is an equivalence relation we need to show R is Reflexive, Symmetric and Transitive.
Given that, ∀ a, b ∈ S, R = {(a, b) : a = ± b }
Now,
R is Reflexive if (a,a)∈R∀a∈S
For any a ∈ S, we have
a = ±a
⇒ (a,a) ∈ R
Thus, R is reflexive.
R is Symmetric if (a,b)∈R⇒(b,a)∈R∀a,b∈S
(a,b) ∈ R
⇒ a = ± b
⇒ b = ± a
⇒ (b,a) ∈ R
Thus, R is symmetric .
R is Transitive if (a,b)∈Rand (b,c)∈R⇒(a,c)∈R∀a,b,c∈S
Let (a,b) ∈ R and (b,c) ∈ R ∀ a, b,c ∈ S
⇒ a = ± b and b = ± c
⇒ a = ± c
⇒ (a, c) ∈ R
Thus, R is transitive.
Hence, R is an equivalence relation.
Let S be the set of all points in a plane and let R be a relation in S defined by R = {(A, B) : d(A, B) < 2 units}, where d(A, B) is the distance between the points A and B.
Show that R is reflexive and symmetric but not transitive.
Given that, ∀ A, B ∈ S, R = {(A, B) : d(A, B) < 2 units}.
Now,
R is Reflexive if (A,A)∈R∀A∈S
For any A ∈ S, we have
d(A,A) = 0, which is less than 2 units
⇒ (A,A) ∈ R
Thus, R is reflexive.
R is Symmetric if (A, B)∈R⇒(B,A)∈R∀A,B∈S
(A, B) ∈ R
⇒ d(A, B) < 2 units
⇒ d(B, A) < 2 units
⇒ (B,A) ∈ R
Thus, R is symmetric .
R is Transitive if (A, B)∈R and (B,C)∈R⇒(A,C)∈R∀A,B,C∈S
Consider points A(0,0),B(1.5,0) and C(3.2,0).
d(A,B)=1.5 units < 2 units and d(B,C)=1.7 units < 2 units
d(A,C)= 3.2 ≮ 2
⇒ (A, B) ∈ R and (B,C) ∈ R ⇒ (A,C) ∉ R
Thus, R is not transitive.
Thus, R is reflexive, symmetric but not transitive.
Let S be the set of all real numbers. Show that the relation R = {(a, b) : a2 + b2 = 1} is symmetric but neither reflexive nor transitive.
Given that, ∀ a, b ∈ S, R = {(a, b) : a2 + b2 = 1 }
Now,
R is Reflexive if (a,a)∈R∀a∈S
For any a ∈ S, we have
a2+a2 = 2 a2 ≠ 1
⇒ (a,a) ∉ R
Thus, R is not reflexive.
R is Symmetric if (a,b)∈R⇒(b,a)∈R∀a,b∈S
(a,b) ∈ R
⇒ a2 + b2 = 1
⇒ b2 + a2 = 1
⇒ (b,a) ∈ R
Thus, R is symmetric .
R is Transitive if (a,b)∈R and (b,c)∈R⇒(a,c)∈R∀a,b,c∈S
Let (a,b) ∈ R and (b,c) ∈ R ∀ a, b,c ∈ S
⇒ a2 + b2 = 1 and b2 + c2 = 1
Adding both, we get
a2+ c2+2b2 = 2
⇒ a2+ c2= 2-2b2 ≠ 1
⇒ (a, c) ∉ R
Thus, R is not transitive.
Thus, R is symmetric but neither reflexive nor transitive.
Let R = {(a, b) : a = b2} for all a, b ∈ N.
Show that R satisfies none of reflexivity, symmetry and transitivity.
We have, R = {(a, b) : a = b2} relation defined on N.
Now,
We observe that, any element a ∈ N cannot be equal to its square except 1.
⇒ (a,a) ∉ R ∀ a ∈ N
For e.g. (2,2) ∉ R ∵ 2 ≠ 22
⇒ R is not reflexive.
Let (a,b) ∈ R ∀ a, b ∈ N
⇒ a = b2
But b cannot be equal to square of a if a is equal to square of b.
⇒ (b,a) ∉ R
For e.g., we observe that (4,2) ∈ R i.e 4 = 22 but 2 ≠ 42⇒ (2,4) ∉ R
⇒ R is not symmetric
Let (a,b) ∈ R and (b,c) ∈ R ∀ a, b,c ∈ N
⇒ a = b2 and b = c2
⇒ a ≠ c2
⇒ (a,c) ∉ R
For e.g., we observe that
(16,4) ∈ R ⇒ 16 = 42 and (4,2) ∈ R ⇒ 4 = 22
But 16 ≠ 22
⇒ (16,2) ∉ R
⇒ R is not transitive.
Thus, R is neither reflexive nor symmetric nor transitive.
Show that the relation R = {(a, b) : a > b} on N is transitive but neither reflexive nor symmetric.
We have, R = {(a, b) : a > b} relation defined on N.
Now,
We observe that, any element a ∈ N cannot be greater than itself.
⇒ (a,a) ∉ R ∀ a ∈ N
⇒ R is not reflexive.
Let (a,b) ∈ R ∀ a, b ∈ N
⇒ a is greater than b
But b cannot be greater than a if a is greater than b.
⇒ (b,a) ∉ R
For e.g., we observe that (5,2) ∈ R i.e 5 > 2 but 2 ≯ 5 ⇒ (2,5) ∉ R
⇒ R is not symmetric
Let (a,b) ∈ R and (b,c) ∈ R ∀ a, b,c ∈ N
⇒ a > b and b > c
⇒ a > c
⇒ (a,c) ∈ R
For e.g., we observe that
(5,4) ∈ R ⇒ 5 > 4 and (4,3) ∈ R ⇒ 4 > 3
And we know that 5 > 3 ∴ (5,3) ∈ R
⇒ R is transitive.
Thus, R is transitive but not reflexive not symmetric.
Let A = {1, 2, 3} and R = {(1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (1, 2), (2, 3)}.
Show that R is reflexive but neither symmetric nor transitive.
Given that, A = {1, 2, 3} and R = {1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (1, 2), (2, 3)}.
Now,
R is reflexive ∵ (1,1),(2,2),(3,3) ∈ R
R is not symmetric ∵ (1,2),(2,3) ∈ R but (2,1),(3,2) ∉ R
R is not transitive ∵ (1,2) ∈ R and (2,3) ∈ R ⇒ (1,3) ∉ R
Thus, R is reflexive but neither symmetric nor transitive.
Let A = (1, 2, 3, 4) and R = {(1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (4, 4), (1, 2), (1, 3), (3, 2)}. Show that R is reflexive and transitive but not symmetric.
Given that, A = {1, 2, 3} and R = {1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (4, 4), (1, 2), (1, 3), (3, 2)}.
Now,
R is reflexive ∵ (1,1),(2,2),(3,3),(4,4) ∈ R
R is not symmetric ∵ (1,2),(1,3),(3,2) ∈ R but (2,1),(3,1),(2,3) ∉ R
R is transitive ∵ (1,3) ∈ R and (3,2) ∈ R ⇒ (1,2) ∈ R
Thus, R is reflexive and transitive but not symmetric.
Mark the tick against the correct answer in the following:
Let A = {1, 2, 3} and let R = {(1, 1),
(2, 2), (3, 3), (1, 3), (3, 2), (1, 2)}. Then, R is
A. reflexive and symmetric but not transitive
B. reflexive and transitive but not symmetric
C. symmetric and transitive but not reflexive
D. an equivalence relation
Given set A = {1, 2, 3}
And R = {(1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (1, 3), (3, 2), (1, 2)}
Formula
For a relation R in set A
Reflexive
The relation is reflexive if (a , a) ∈ R for every a ∈ A
Symmetric
The relation is Symmetric if (a , b) ∈ R , then (b , a) ∈ R
Transitive
Relation is Transitive if (a , b) ∈ R & (b , c) ∈ R , then (a , c) ∈ R
Equivalence
If the relation is reflexive , symmetric and transitive , it is an equivalence relation.
Check for reflexive
Since , (1,1) ∈ R , (2,2) ∈ R , (3,3) ∈ R
Therefore , R is reflexive ……. (1)
Check for symmetric
Since (1,3) ∈ R but (3,1) ∉ R
Therefore , R is not symmetric ……. (2)
Check for transitive
Here , (1,3) ∈ R and (3,2) ∈ R and (1,2) ∈ R
Therefore , R is transitive ……. (3)
Now , according to the equations (1) , (2) , (3)
Correct option will be (B)
Mark the tick against the correct answer in the following:
Let A = {a, b, c} and let R = {(a, a), (a, b), (b, a)}. Then, R is
A. reflexive and symmetric but not transitive
B. reflexive and transitive but not symmetric
C. symmetric and transitive but not reflexive
D. an equivalence relation
Given set A = {a, b, c}
And R = {(a, a), (a, b), (b, a)}
Formula
For a relation R in set A
Reflexive
The relation is reflexive if (a , a) ∈ R for every a ∈ A
Symmetric
The relation is Symmetric if (a , b) ∈ R , then (b , a) ∈ R
Transitive
Relation is Transitive if (a , b) ∈ R & (b , c) ∈ R , then (a , c) ∈ R
Equivalence
If the relation is reflexive , symmetric and transitive , it is an equivalence relation.
Check for reflexive
Since , (b,b) ∉ R and (c,c) ∉ R
Therefore , R is not reflexive ……. (1)
Check for symmetric
Since , (a,b) ∈ R and (b,a) ∈ R
Therefore , R is symmetric ……. (2)
Check for transitive
Here , (a,b) ∈ R and (b,a) ∈ R and (a,a) ∈ R
Therefore , R is transitive ……. (3)
Now , according to the equations (1) , (2) , (3)
Correct option will be (C)
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Let A = {1, 2, 3} and let R = {(1, 1),
(2, 2), (3, 3), (1, 2), (2, 1), (2, 3), (3, 2)}. Then, R is
A. reflexive and symmetric but not transitive
B. symmetric and transitive but not reflexive
C. reflexive and transitive but not symmetric
D. an equivalence relation
Given set A = {1, 2, 3}
And R = {(1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (1, 2), (2, 1), (2, 3), (3, 2)}
Formula
For a relation R in set A
Reflexive
The relation is reflexive if (a , a) ∈ R for every a ∈ A
Symmetric
The relation is Symmetric if (a , b) ∈ R , then (b , a) ∈ R
Transitive
Relation is Transitive if (a , b) ∈ R & (b , c) ∈ R , then (a , c) ∈ R
Equivalence
If the relation is reflexive , symmetric and transitive , it is an equivalence relation.
Check for reflexive
Since , (1,1) ∈ R , (2,2) ∈ R , (3,3) ∈ R
Therefore , R is reflexive ……. (1)
Check for symmetric
Since , (1,2) ∈ R and (2,1) ∈ R
(2,3) ∈ R and (3,2) ∈ R
Therefore , R is symmetric ……. (2)
Check for transitive
Here , (1,2) ∈ R and (2,3) ∈ R but (1,3) ∉ R
Therefore , R is not transitive ……. (3)
Now , according to the equations (1) , (2) , (3)
Correct option will be (A)
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Let S be the set of all straight lines in a plane. Let R be a relation on S defined by a R b ⇔ a ⊥ b. Then, R is
A. reflexive but neither symmetric nor transitive
B. symmetric but neither reflexive nor transitive
C. transitive but neither reflexive nor symmetric
D. an equivalence relation
According to the question ,
Given set S = {x, y, z}
And R = {(x, y), (y, z), (x, z) , (y, x), (z, y), (z, x)}
Formula
For a relation R in set A
Reflexive
The relation is reflexive if (a , a) ∈ R for every a ∈ A
Symmetric
The relation is Symmetric if (a , b) ∈ R , then (b , a) ∈ R
Transitive
Relation is Transitive if (a , b) ∈ R & (b , c) ∈ R , then (a , c) ∈ R
Equivalence
If the relation is reflexive , symmetric and transitive , it is an equivalence relation.
Check for reflexive
Since , (x,x) ∉ R , (y,y) ∉ R , (z,z) ∉ R
Therefore , R is not reflexive ……. (1)
Check for symmetric
Since , (x,y) ∈ R and (y,x) ∈ R
(z,y) ∈ R and (y,z) ∈ R
(x,z) ∈ R and (z,x) ∈ R
Therefore , R is symmetric ……. (2)
Check for transitive
Here , (x,y) ∈ R and (y,x) ∈ R but (x,x) ∉ R
Therefore , R is not transitive ……. (3)
Now , according to the equations (1) , (2) , (3)
Correct option will be (B)
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Let S be the set of all straight lines in a plane. Let R be a relation on S defined by a R b ⇔ a || b. Then, R is
A. reflexive and symmetric but not transitive
B. reflexive and transitive but not symmetric
C. symmetric and transitive but not reflexive
D. an equivalence relation
According to the question ,
Given set S = {x, y, z}
And R = {(x, x), (y, y), (z, z)}
Formula
For a relation R in set A
Reflexive
The relation is reflexive if (a , a) ∈ R for every a ∈ A
Symmetric
The relation is Symmetric if (a , b) ∈ R , then (b , a) ∈ R
Transitive
Relation is Transitive if (a , b) ∈ R & (b , c) ∈ R , then (a , c) ∈ R
Equivalence
If the relation is reflexive , symmetric and transitive , it is an equivalence relation.
Check for reflexive
Since , (x,x) ∈ R , (y,y) ∈ R , (z,z) ∈ R
Therefore , R is reflexive ……. (1)
Check for symmetric
Since , (x,x) ∈ R and (x,x) ∈ R
(y,y) ∈ R and (y,y) ∈ R
(z,z) ∈ R and (z,z) ∈ R
Therefore , R is symmetric ……. (2)
Check for transitive
Here , (x,x) ∈ R and (y,y) ∈ R and (z,z) ∈ R
Therefore , R is transitive ……. (3)
Now , according to the equations (1) , (2) , (3)
Correct option will be (D)
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Let Z be the set of all integers and let R be a relation on Z defined by a R b ⇔ (a - b) is divisible by 3. Then, R is
A. reflexive and symmetric but not transitive
B. reflexive and transitive but not symmetric
C. symmetric and transitive but not reflexive
D. an equivalence relation
According to the question ,
Given set Z = {1, 2, 3 ,4 …..}
And R = {(a, b) : a,b ∈ Z and (a-b) is divisible by 3}
Formula
For a relation R in set A
Reflexive
The relation is reflexive if (a , a) ∈ R for every a ∈ A
Symmetric
The relation is Symmetric if (a , b) ∈ R , then (b , a) ∈ R
Transitive
Relation is Transitive if (a , b) ∈ R & (b , c) ∈ R , then (a , c) ∈ R
Equivalence
If the relation is reflexive , symmetric and transitive , it is an equivalence relation.
Check for reflexive
Consider , (a,a)
(a - a) = 0 which is divisible by 3
(a,a) ∈ R where a ∈ Z
Therefore , R is reflexive ……. (1)
Check for symmetric
Consider , (a,b) ∈ R
∴ (a - b) which is divisible by 3
- (a - b) which is divisible by 3
(since if 6 is divisible by 3 then -6 will also be divisible by 3)
∴ (b - a) which is divisible by 3 ⇒ (b,a) ∈ R
For any (a,b) ∈ R ; (b,a) ∈ R
Therefore , R is symmetric ……. (2)
Check for transitive
Consider , (a,b) ∈ R and (b,c) ∈ R
∴ (a - b) which is divisible by 3
and (b - c) which is divisible by 3
[ (a-b)+(b-c) ] is divisible by 3 ] (if 6 is divisible by 3 and 9 is divisible by 3 then 6+9 will also be divisible by 3)
∴ (a - c) which is divisible by 3 ⇒ (a,c) ∈ R
Therefore (a,b) ∈ R and (b,c) ∈ R then (a,c) ∈ R
Therefore , R is transitive ……. (3)
Now , according to the equations (1) , (2) , (3)
Correct option will be (D)
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Let R be a relation on the set N of all natural numbers, defined by a R b ⇔ a is a factor of b. Then, R is
A. reflexive and symmetric but not transitive
B. reflexive and transitive but not symmetric
C. symmetric and transitive but not reflexive
D. an equivalence relation
According to the question ,
Given set N = {1, 2, 3 ,4 …..}
And R = {(a, b) : a,b ∈ N and a is a factor of b}
Formula
For a relation R in set A
Reflexive
The relation is reflexive if (a , a) ∈ R for every a ∈ A
Symmetric
The relation is Symmetric if (a , b) ∈ R , then (b , a) ∈ R
Transitive
Relation is Transitive if (a , b) ∈ R & (b , c) ∈ R , then (a , c) ∈ R
Equivalence
If the relation is reflexive , symmetric and transitive , it is an equivalence relation.
Check for reflexive
Consider , (a,a)
a is a factor of a
(2,2) , (3,3)… (a,a) where a ∈ N
Therefore , R is reflexive ……. (1)
Check for symmetric
a R b ⇒ a is factor of b
b R a ⇒ b is factor of a as well
Ex _ (2,6) ∈ R
But (6,2) ∉ R
Therefore , R is not symmetric ……. (2)
Check for transitive
a R b ⇒ a is factor of b
b R c ⇒ b is a factor of c
a R c ⇒ b is a factor of c also
Ex _(2,6) , (6,18)
∴ (2,18) ∈ R
Therefore , R is transitive ……. (3)
Now , according to the equations (1) , (2) , (3)
Correct option will be (B)
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Let Z be the set of all integers and let R be a relation on Z defined by a R b ⇔ a≥ b. Then, R is
A. symmetric and transitive but not reflexive
B. reflexive and symmetric but not transitive
C. reflexive and transitive but not symmetric
D. an equivalence relation
According to the question ,
Given set Z = {1, 2, 3 ,4 …..}
And R = {(a, b) : a,b ∈ Z and a ≥ b}
Formula
For a relation R in set A
Reflexive
The relation is reflexive if (a , a) ∈ R for every a ∈ A
Symmetric
The relation is Symmetric if (a , b) ∈ R , then (b , a) ∈ R
Transitive
Relation is Transitive if (a , b) ∈ R & (b , c) ∈ R , then (a , c) ∈ R
Equivalence
If the relation is reflexive , symmetric and transitive , it is an equivalence relation.
Check for reflexive
Consider , (a,a) (b,b)
∴ a ≥ a and b ≥ b which is always true.
Therefore , R is reflexive ……. (1)
Check for symmetric
a R b ⇒ a ≥ b
b R a ⇒ b ≥ a
Both cannot be true.
Ex _ If a=2 and b=1
∴ 2 ≥ 1 is true but 1 ≥ 2 which is false.
Therefore , R is not symmetric ……. (2)
Check for transitive
a R b ⇒ a ≥ b
b R c ⇒ b ≥ c
∴ a ≥ c
Ex _a=5 , b=4 and c=2
∴ 5≥4 , 4≥2 and hence 5≥2
Therefore , R is transitive ……. (3)
Now , according to the equations (1) , (2) , (3)
Correct option will be (C)
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Let S be the set of all real numbers and let R be a relation on S defined by a R b ⇔ |a| ≤ b. Then, R is
A. reflexive but neither symmetric nor transitive
B. symmetric but neither reflexive nor transitive
C. transitive but neither reflexive nor symmetric
D. none of these
According to the question ,
Given set S = {…….,-2,-1,0,1,2 …..}
And R = {(a, b) : a,b ∈ S and |a| ≤ b }
Formula
For a relation R in set A
Reflexive
The relation is reflexive if (a , a) ∈ R for every a ∈ A
Symmetric
The relation is Symmetric if (a , b) ∈ R , then (b , a) ∈ R
Transitive
Relation is Transitive if (a , b) ∈ R & (b , c) ∈ R , then (a , c) ∈ R
Equivalence
If the relation is reflexive , symmetric and transitive , it is an equivalence relation.
Check for reflexive
Consider , (a,a)
∴ |a| ≤ a and which is not always true.
Ex_if a=-2
∴ |-2| ≤ -2 ⇒ 2 ≤ -2 which is false.
Therefore , R is not reflexive ……. (1)
Check for symmetric
a R b ⇒ |a| ≤ b
b R a ⇒ |b| ≤ a
Both cannot be true.
Ex _ If a=-2 and b=-1
∴ 2 ≤ -1 is false and 1 ≤ -2 which is also false.
Therefore , R is not symmetric ……. (2)
Check for transitive
a R b ⇒ |a| ≤ b
b R c ⇒ |b| ≤ c
∴ |a| ≤ c
Ex _a=-5 , b= 7 and c=9
∴ 5 ≤ 7 , 7 ≤ 9 and hence 5 ≤ 9
Therefore , R is transitive ……. (3)
Now , according to the equations (1) , (2) , (3)
Correct option will be (C)
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Let S be the set of all real numbers and let R be a relation on S, defined by a R b ⇔ |a – b| ≤ 1. Then, R is
A. reflexive and symmetric but not transitive
B. reflexive and transitive but not symmetric
C. symmetric and transitive but not reflexive
D. an equivalence relation
According to the question ,
Given set S = {…….,-2,-1,0,1,2 …..}
And R = {(a, b) : a,b ∈ S and |a – b| ≤ 1 }
Formula
For a relation R in set A
Reflexive
The relation is reflexive if (a , a) ∈ R for every a ∈ A
Symmetric
The relation is Symmetric if (a , b) ∈ R , then (b , a) ∈ R
Transitive
Relation is Transitive if (a , b) ∈ R & (b , c) ∈ R , then (a , c) ∈ R
Equivalence
If the relation is reflexive , symmetric and transitive , it is an equivalence relation.
Check for reflexive
Consider , (a,a)
∴ |a – a| ≤ 1 and which is always true.
Ex_if a=2
∴ |2-2| ≤ 1 ⇒ 0 ≤ 1 which is true.
Therefore , R is reflexive ……. (1)
Check for symmetric
a R b ⇒ |a – b| ≤ 1
b R a ⇒ |b – a| ≤ 1
Both can be true.
Ex _ If a=2 and b=1
∴ |2 – 1| ≤ 1 is true and |1–2| ≤ 1 which is also true.
Therefore , R is symmetric ……. (2)
Check for transitive
a R b ⇒ |a – b| ≤ 1
b R c ⇒ |b – c| ≤ 1
∴|a – c| ≤ 1 will not always be true
Ex _a=-5 , b= -6 and c= -7
∴ |6-5| ≤ 1 , |7 – 6| ≤ 1 are true But |7 – 5| ≤ 1 is false.
Therefore , R is not transitive ……. (3)
Now , according to the equations (1) , (2) , (3)
Correct option will be (A)
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Let S be the set of all real numbers and let R be a relation on S, defined by a R b ⇔ (1 + ab) > 0. Then, R is
A. reflexive and symmetric but not transitive
B. reflexive and transitive but not symmetric
C. symmetric and transitive but not reflexive
D. none of these
According to the question ,
Given set S = {…….,-2,-1,0,1,2 …..}
And R = {(a, b) : a,b ∈ S and (1 + ab) > 0 }
Formula
For a relation R in set A
Reflexive
The relation is reflexive if (a , a) ∈ R for every a ∈ A
Symmetric
The relation is Symmetric if (a , b) ∈ R , then (b , a) ∈ R
Transitive
Relation is Transitive if (a , b) ∈ R & (b , c) ∈ R , then (a , c) ∈ R
Equivalence
If the relation is reflexive , symmetric and transitive , it is an equivalence relation.
Check for reflexive
Consider , (a,a)
∴ (1 + a×a) > 0 which is always true because a×a will always be positive.
Ex_if a=2
∴ (1 + 4) > 0 ⇒ (5) > 0 which is true.
Therefore , R is reflexive ……. (1)
Check for symmetric
a R b ⇒ (1 + ab) > 0
b R a ⇒ (1 + ba) > 0
Both the equation are the same and therefore will always be true.
Ex _ If a=2 and b=1
∴ (1 + 2×1) > 0 is true and (1+1×2) > which is also true.
Therefore , R is symmetric ……. (2)
Check for transitive
a R b ⇒ (1 + ab) > 0
b R c ⇒ (1 + bc) > 0
∴(1 + ac) > 0 will not always be true
Ex _a=-1 , b= 0 and c= 2
∴ (1 + -1×0) > 0 , (1 + 0×2) > 0 are true
But (1 + -1×2) > 0 is false.
Therefore , R is not transitive ……. (3)
Now , according to the equations (1) , (2) , (3)
Correct option will be (A)
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Let S be the set of all triangles in a plane and let R be a relation on S defined by ∆1 S ∆2⇔ ∆1 ≡ A2. Then, R is
A. reflexive and symmetric but not transitive
B. reflexive and transitive but not symmetric
C. symmetric and transitive but not reflexive
D. an equivalence relation
According to the question ,
Given set S = {…All triangles in plane….}
And R = {(∆1 , ∆2) : ∆1 , ∆2∈ S and ∆1 ≡ ∆2}
Formula
For a relation R in set A
Reflexive
The relation is reflexive if (a , a) ∈ R for every a ∈ A
Symmetric
The relation is Symmetric if (a , b) ∈ R , then (b , a) ∈ R
Transitive
Relation is Transitive if (a , b) ∈ R & (b , c) ∈ R , then (a , c) ∈ R
Equivalence
If the relation is reflexive , symmetric and transitive , it is an equivalence relation.
Check for reflexive
Consider , (∆1, ∆1)
∴ We know every triangle is congruent to itself.
(∆1, ∆1) ∈ R all ∆1 ∈ S
Therefore , R is reflexive ……. (1)
Check for symmetric
(∆1 , ∆2) ∈ R then ∆1 is congruent to ∆2
(∆2 , ∆1) ∈ R then ∆2 is congruent to ∆1
Both the equation are the same and therefore will always be true.
Therefore , R is symmetric ……. (2)
Check for transitive
Let ∆1, ∆2, ∆3 ∈ S such that (∆1, ∆2) ∈ R and (∆2, ∆3) ∈ R
Then (∆1, ∆2)∈R and (∆2, ∆3)∈R
⇒∆1 is congruent to ∆2, and ∆2 is congruent to ∆3
⇒∆1 is congruent to ∆3
∴(∆1, ∆3) ∈ R
Therefore , R is transitive ……. (3)
Now , according to the equations (1) , (2) , (3)
Correct option will be (D)
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Let S be the set of all real numbers and let R be a relation on S defined by a R b ⇔ a2 + b2 = 1. Then, R is
A. symmetric but neither reflexive nor transitive
B. reflexive but neither symmetric nor transitive
C. transitive but neither reflexive nor symmetric
D. none of these
According to the question ,
Given set S = {…….,-2,-1,0,1,2 …..}
And R = {(a, b) : a,b ∈ S and a2 + b2 = 1 }
Formula
For a relation R in set A
Reflexive
The relation is reflexive if (a , a) ∈ R for every a ∈ A
Symmetric
The relation is Symmetric if (a , b) ∈ R , then (b , a) ∈ R
Transitive
Relation is Transitive if (a , b) ∈ R & (b , c) ∈ R , then (a , c) ∈ R
Equivalence
If the relation is reflexive , symmetric and transitive , it is an equivalence relation.
Check for reflexive
Consider , (a,a)
∴ a2 + a2 = 1 which is not always true
Ex_if a=2
∴ 22 + 22 = 1 ⇒ 4 + 4 = 1 which is false.
Therefore , R is not reflexive ……. (1)
Check for symmetric
a R b ⇒ a2 + b2 = 1
b R a ⇒ b2 + a2 = 1
Both the equation are the same and therefore will always be true.
Therefore , R is symmetric ……. (2)
Check for transitive
a R b ⇒ a2 + b2 = 1
b R c ⇒ b2 + c2 = 1
∴ a2 + c2 = 1 will not always be true
Ex _a=-1 , b= 0 and c= 1
∴ (-1)2 + 02 = 1 , 02 + 12 = 1 are true
But (-1)2 + 12 = 1 is false.
Therefore , R is not transitive ……. (3)
Now , according to the equations (1) , (2) , (3)
Correct option will be (A)
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Let R be a relation on N × N, defined by
(a, b) R (c, d) ⇔ a + d = b + c. Then, R is
A. reflexive and symmetric but not transitive
B. reflexive and transitive but not symmetric
C. symmetric and transitive but not reflexive
D. an equivalence relation
According to the question ,
R = {(a, b) , (c, d) : a + d = b + c }
Formula
For a relation R in set A
Reflexive
The relation is reflexive if (a , a) ∈ R for every a ∈ A
Symmetric
The relation is Symmetric if (a , b) ∈ R , then (b , a) ∈ R
Transitive
Relation is Transitive if (a , b) ∈ R & (b , c) ∈ R , then (a , c) ∈ R
Equivalence
If the relation is reflexive , symmetric and transitive , it is an equivalence relation.
Check for reflexive
Consider , (a, b) R (a, b)
(a, b) R (a, b) ⇔ a + b = a + b
which is always true .
Therefore , R is reflexive ……. (1)
Check for symmetric
(a, b) R (c, d) ⇔ a + d = b + c
(c, d) R (a, b) ⇔ c + b = d + a
Both the equation are the same and therefore will always be true.
Therefore , R is symmetric ……. (2)
Check for transitive
(a, b) R (c, d) ⇔ a + d = b + c
(c, d) R (e, f) ⇔ c + f = d + e
On adding these both equations we get , a + f = b + e
Also,
(a, b) R (e, f) ⇔ a + f = b + e
∴ It will always be true
Therefore , R is transitive ……. (3)
Now , according to the equations (1) , (2) , (3)
Correct option will be (D)
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Let A be the set of all points in a plane and let O be the origin. Let R = {(P, Q) : OP = QQ}. Then, R is
A. reflexive and symmetric but not transitive
B. reflexive and transitive but not symmetric
C. symmetric and transitive but not reflexive
D. an equivalence relation
There is printing mistake in the question…
R should be R = {(P, Q) : OP = OQ}
Instead of R = {(P, Q) : OP = QQ}
According to the question ,
O is the origin
R = {(P, Q) : OP = OQ }
Formula
For a relation R in set A
Reflexive
The relation is reflexive if (a , a) ∈ R for every a ∈ A
Symmetric
The relation is Symmetric if (a , b) ∈ R , then (b , a) ∈ R
Transitive
Relation is Transitive if (a , b) ∈ R & (b , c) ∈ R , then (a , c) ∈ R
Equivalence
If the relation is reflexive , symmetric and transitive , it is an equivalence relation.
Check for reflexive
Consider , (P , P) ∈ R ⇔ OP = OP
which is always true .
Therefore , R is reflexive ……. (1)
Check for symmetric
(P , Q) ∈ R ⇔ OP = OQ
(Q , P) ∈ R ⇔ OQ = OP
Both the equation are the same and therefore will always be true.
Therefore , R is symmetric ……. (2)
Check for transitive
(P , Q) ∈ R ⇔ OP = OQ
(Q , R) ∈ R ⇔ OQ = OR
On adding these both equations, we get , OP = OR
Also,
(P , R) ∈ R ⇔ OP = OR
∴ It will always be true
Therefore , R is transitive ……. (3)
Now , according to the equations (1) , (2) , (3)
Correct option will be (D)
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Let Q be the set of all rational numbers, and * be the binary operation, defined by a * b = a + 2b, then
A. * is commutative but not associative
B. * is associative but not commutative
C. * is neither commutative nor associative
D. * is both commutative and associative
According to the question ,
Q is set of all rarional numbers
R = {(a, b) : a * b = a + 2b }
Formula
* is commutative if a * b = b * a
* is associative if (a * b) * c = a * (b * c)
Check for commutative
Consider , a * b = a + 2b
And , b * a = b + 2a
Both equations will not always be true .
Therefore , * is not commutative ……. (1)
Check for associative
Consider , (a * b) * c = (a + 2b) * c = a+2b + 2c
And , a * (b * c) = a * (b+2c) = a+2(b+2c) = a+2b+4c
Both the equation are not the same and therefore will not always be true.
Therefore , * is not associative ……. (2)
Now , according to the equations (1) , (2)
Correct option will be (C)
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Let a * b = a + ab for all a, b ∈ Q. Then,
A. * is not a binary composition
B. * is not commutative
C. * is commutative but not associative
D. * is both commutative and associative
According to the question ,
Q = { a,b }
R = {(a, b) : a * b = a + ab }
Formula
* is commutative if a * b = b * a
* is associative if (a * b) * c = a * (b * c)
Check for commutative
Consider , a * b = a + ab
And , b * a = b + ba
Both equations will not always be true .
Therefore , * is not commutative ……. (1)
Check for associative
Consider , (a * b) * c = (a + ab) * c = a+ab + (a+ab)c=a+ab+ac+abc
And , a * (b * c) = a * (b+bc) = a+a(b+bc) = a+ab+abc
Both the equation are not the same and therefore will not always be true.
Therefore , * is not associative ……. (2)
Now , according to the equations (1) , (2)
Correct option will be (B)
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Let Q+ be the set of all positive rationals. Then, the operation * on Q+ defined by for all a, b ∈ Q+ is
A. commutative but not associative
B. associative but not commutative
C. neither commutative nor associative
D. both commutative and associative
According to the question ,
Q = { Positive rationals }
R = {(a, b) : a * b = ab/2 }
Formula
* is commutative if a * b = b * a
* is associative if (a * b) * c = a * (b * c)
Check for commutative
Consider , a * b = ab/2
And , b * a = ba/2
Both equations are the same and will always true .
Therefore , * is commutative ……. (1)
Check for associative
Consider , (a * b) * c = (ab/2) * c = = abc/4
And , a * (b * c) = a * (bc/2) = = abc/4
Both the equation are the same and therefore will always be true.
Therefore , * is associative ……. (2)
Now , according to the equations (1) , (2)
Correct option will be (D)
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let Z be the set of all integers and let a * b = a – b + ab. Then, * is
A. commutative but not associative
B. associative but not commutative
C. neither commutative nor associative
D. both commutative and associative
According to the question ,
Q = { All integers }
R = {(a, b) : a * b = a – b + ab }
Formula
* is commutative if a * b = b * a
* is associative if (a * b) * c = a * (b * c)
Check for commutative
Consider , a * b = a – b + ab
And , b * a = b – a + ba
Both equations are not the same and will not always be true .
Therefore , * is not commutative ……. (1)
Check for associative
Consider , (a * b) * c = (a – b + ab) * c
= a – b + ab – c +(a – b + ab)c
=a – b +ab – c +ac – bc + abc
And , a * (b * c) = a * (b – c + bc)
= a - (b – c + bc) + a(b – c + bc)
=a – b + c – bc + ab – ac + abc
Both the equation are not the same and therefore will not always be true.
Therefore , * is not associative ……. (2)
Now , according to the equations (1) , (2)
Correct option will be (C)
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Let Z be the set of all integers. Then, the operation * on Z defined by
a * b = a + b - ab is
A. commutative but not associative
B. associative but not commutative
C. neither commutative nor associative
D. both commutative and associative
According to the question ,
Q = { All integers }
R = {(a, b) : a * b = a + b - ab }
Formula
* is commutative if a * b = b * a
* is associative if (a * b) * c = a * (b * c)
Check for commutative
Consider , a * b = a + b - ab
And , b * a = b + a - ba
Both equations are the same and will always be true .
Therefore , * is commutative ……. (1)
Check for associative
Consider , (a * b) * c = (a + b - ab) * c
= a + b - ab + c -(a + b - ab)c
=a + b – ab + c – ac – bc + abc
And , a * (b * c) = a * (b + c - bc)
= a + (b + c - bc) - a(b + c - bc)
=a + b + c – bc - ab – ac + abc
Both the equation are the same and therefore will always be true.
Therefore , * is associative ……. (2)
Now , according to the equations (1) , (2)
Correct option will be (D)
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Let Z+ be the set of all positive integers. Then, the operation * on Z+ defined by
a * b = ab is
A. commutative but not associative
B. associative but not commutative
C. neither commutative nor associative
D. both commutative and associative
According to the question ,
Q = { All integers }
R = {(a, b) : a * b = ab }
Formula
* is commutative if a * b = b * a
* is associative if (a * b) * c = a * (b * c)
Check for commutative
Consider , a * b = ab
And , b * a = ba
Both equations are not the same and will not always be true .
Therefore , * is not commutative ……. (1)
Check for associative
Consider , (a * b) * c = (ab) * c =
And , a * (b * c) = a * (bc)=
Ex a=2 b=3 c=4
(a * b) * c = (23) * c =
a * (b * c) = 2 * (34)=
Both the equation are not the same and therefore will not always be true.
Therefore , * is not associative ……. (2)
Now , according to the equations (1) , (2)
Correct option will be (C)
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Define * on Q - {-1} by a * b= a + b + ab. Then, * on Q – {-1} is
A. commutative but not associative
B. associative but not commutative
C. neither commutative nor associative
D. both commutative and associative
According to the question ,
R = {(a, b) : a * b = a + b + ab }
Formula
* is commutative if a * b = b * a
* is associative if (a * b) * c = a * (b * c)
Check for commutative
Consider , a * b = a + b + ab
And , b * a = b + a + ba
Both equations are same and will always be true .
Therefore , * is commutative ……. (1)
Check for associative
Consider , (a * b) * c = (a + b + ab) * c
= a + b + ab + c + (a + b + ab)c
=a + b + c + ab + ac + bc + abc
And , a * (b * c) = a * (b + c + bc)
= a + b + c + bc + a(b + c + bc)
=a +b + c + ab + bc + ac + abc
Both the equation are same and therefore will always be true.
Therefore , * is associative ……. (2)
Now , according to the equations (1) , (2)
Correct option will be (D)