Let S = {a, b, c}. Then R = {(a, b)} is a relation on S. Which of the properties reflexive, symmetric and transitive does the relation R possess? I know that its not reflexive or symmetric but its vacuously transitive, but I dont get why, so please explain step by step
Let S = {a, b, c}. Then R = {(a, b)} is a relation on S. Which of the properties reflexive, symmetric and transitive does the relation R possess? I know that its not reflexive or symmetric but its vacuously transitive, but I dont get why, so please explain step by step
Elements Of Modern Algebra
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Author:Gilbert, Linda, Jimmie
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Chapter1: Fundamentals
Section1.7: Relations
Problem 28E
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Let S = {a, b, c}. Then R = {(a, b)} is a relation on S. Which of the properties reflexive, symmetric and
transitive does the relation R possess? I know that its not reflexive or symmetric but its vacuously transitive, but I dont get why, so please explain step by step
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