Math Problem Statement

Which type of function is depicted in the provided diagram with sets A and B?

Solution

The image shows a diagram representing a mapping between two sets AA and BB, where:

  • A={1,2,3,4,5}A = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\}
  • B={1,2,3,4}B = \{1, 2, 3, 4\}

The green arrows indicate the mapping from elements of AA to elements of BB. Specifically:

  • 1 in AA maps to 1 in BB
  • 2 in AA maps to 2 in BB
  • 3 in AA maps to 3 in BB
  • 4 in AA maps to 4 in BB
  • 5 in AA also maps to 4 in BB

You are given several options:

  1. Relación (Relation)
  2. Función (Function)
  3. Función Inyectiva (Injective Function)
  4. Función Sobreyectiva (Surjective Function)
  5. Función Biyectiva (Bijective Function)

Explanation:

  1. Function: A function is a relation where each element in the domain (set AA) maps to exactly one element in the codomain (set BB). In this diagram, every element in AA is mapped to exactly one element in BB, so it represents a function.

  2. Injective Function: A function is injective (one-to-one) if different elements in the domain map to different elements in the codomain. Here, 4 and 5 in AA both map to 4 in BB, which violates the injective condition. So, it is not injective.

  3. Surjective Function: A function is surjective (onto) if every element in the codomain is mapped by at least one element in the domain. In this case, every element in BB is covered, so the function is surjective.

  4. Bijective Function: A function is bijective if it is both injective and surjective. Since this function is not injective, it cannot be bijective.

Conclusion:

The correct answer is Función Sobreyectiva (Surjective Function).

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Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the definition of a relation in mathematics?
  2. How do you determine if a function is injective?
  3. What properties distinguish a surjective function from an injective function?
  4. Can a function be surjective but not injective? Why or why not?
  5. What is the significance of a bijective function in mathematics?

Tip: To easily check if a function is injective, look for any repeated values in the codomain. If any element in the codomain has more than one pre-image, the function is not injective.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function
Injective Function
Surjective Function
Bijective Function
Relation

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12