Math Problem Statement
Is the function f:Z→N,n↦|n|
injective ? surjective ? bijective ?
Select one:
Yes; No; Yes
Yes; Yes; No
No; Yes; No
None of the proposed choices
No; No; Yes
Solution
To analyze the function :
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Injective (One-to-One): A function is injective if different inputs map to different outputs. Here, both and . Therefore, is not injective.
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Surjective (Onto): A function is surjective if every element in the codomain (in this case, ) is covered. The outputs of include every natural number (1, 2, 3, ...), so is surjective.
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Bijective: A function is bijective if it is both injective and surjective. Since is not injective, it cannot be bijective.
Based on this analysis, the correct classification is:
- Injective: No
- Surjective: Yes
- Bijective: No
Thus, the correct answer is "No; Yes; No."
If you have any questions or need further details, feel free to ask! Here are some related questions you might consider:
- What are some examples of injective functions?
- Can a function be surjective but not injective?
- How do we determine if a function is bijective?
- What are the implications of a function being neither injective nor surjective?
- Can you give examples of bijective functions?
Tip: When analyzing functions, always start by checking injectivity, as it helps quickly identify many properties of the function.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Set Theory
Functions
Injectivity
Surjectivity
Bijectivity
Formulas
f(n) = |n|
Theorems
Definitions of injective, surjective, and bijective functions
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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