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 f:ZN,nnf: \mathbb{Z} \to \mathbb{N}, n \mapsto |n|:

  1. Injective (One-to-One): A function is injective if different inputs map to different outputs. Here, both f(1)=1f(-1) = 1 and f(1)=1f(1) = 1. Therefore, ff is not injective.

  2. Surjective (Onto): A function is surjective if every element in the codomain (in this case, N\mathbb{N}) is covered. The outputs of ff include every natural number (1, 2, 3, ...), so ff is surjective.

  3. Bijective: A function is bijective if it is both injective and surjective. Since ff 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:

  1. What are some examples of injective functions?
  2. Can a function be surjective but not injective?
  3. How do we determine if a function is bijective?
  4. What are the implications of a function being neither injective nor surjective?
  5. 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