3. Let d₂(x, y) = |arctan(x) — arctan(y)| for x, y € R. (a) Show that d₂ is a metric on R. (b) Are de and d₂ equivalent?

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3. Let
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= |arctan(x) — arctan(y)|
d₂(x, y):
for x, y = R.
(a) Show that d₂ is a metric on R.
(b) Are de and d₂ equivalent?
Transcribed Image Text:3. Let = = |arctan(x) — arctan(y)| d₂(x, y): for x, y = R. (a) Show that d₂ is a metric on R. (b) Are de and d₂ equivalent?
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