Math Problem Statement

∃𝑥∈ℝ∃𝑦∈ℤ:𝑥≠𝑦 is is true or false

Solution

The statement ∃xRx \in \mathbb{R}yZy \in \mathbb{Z} : xyx \neq y is true.

Explanation:

  • xRx \in \mathbb{R} means "there exists an xx in the set of real numbers."
  • yZy \in \mathbb{Z} means "there exists a yy in the set of integers."
  • xyx \neq y means that xx is not equal to yy.

The real numbers (R\mathbb{R}) include all the integers (Z\mathbb{Z}), but they also include many other numbers, such as irrational numbers and non-integer rational numbers.

For example:

  • Take x=2Rx = \sqrt{2} \in \mathbb{R} (which is not an integer).
  • Take y=1Zy = 1 \in \mathbb{Z} (an integer).

Here, xyx \neq y because 21\sqrt{2} \neq 1. Thus, there exist such xx and yy that satisfy the condition xyx \neq y.

So, the statement is true.

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Here are five related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How does the statement change if we reverse the sets, i.e., ∃xZx \in \mathbb{Z}yRy \in \mathbb{R} : xyx \neq y?
  2. What is the difference between a statement involving "for all" (\forall) and "there exists" (\exists)?
  3. Can a similar statement be made about the set of rational numbers (Q\mathbb{Q}) instead of real numbers?
  4. What are some examples of real numbers that are not integers?
  5. How would the statement change if the inequality were x=yx = y instead of xyx \neq y?

Tip: When dealing with logical statements in mathematics, pay close attention to the quantifiers "∃" (there exists) and "∀" (for all), as they can significantly alter the meaning of a statement.