Math Problem Statement

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Let A = {2, 3, 4} and B = {6, 8, 10} and define a relation R from A to B as follows: For all (x, y) ∈ A × B, (x, y) ∈ R means that y/x is an integer. Answer the following: a. Is 4R6? Is 4R8? Is (3,8) ∈ R? Is (2,10) ∈ R? b. Write R as a set of ordered pairs. c. Write the domain and co-domain of R. d. Draw an arrow diagram for R.

Solution

Let's start by reviewing the details we have to create the arrow diagram for the relation RR.

Problem Summary:

  • We have sets A={2,3,4}A = \{2, 3, 4\} and B={6,8,10}B = \{6, 8, 10\}.
  • Relation RR is defined such that for any (x,y)(x, y) in A×BA \times B, the relation (x,y)R(x, y) \in R holds if yx\frac{y}{x} is an integer.

Steps:

  1. Identify all valid pairs (x,y)(x, y) such that yx\frac{y}{x} is an integer.

    • For x=2x = 2:
      • 62=3\frac{6}{2} = 3 (integer), so (2,6)R(2, 6) \in R
      • 82=4\frac{8}{2} = 4 (integer), so (2,8)R(2, 8) \in R
      • 102=5\frac{10}{2} = 5 (integer), so (2,10)R(2, 10) \in R
    • For x=3x = 3:
      • 63=2\frac{6}{3} = 2 (integer), so (3,6)R(3, 6) \in R
      • 83integer\frac{8}{3} \neq \text{integer}, so (3,8)R(3, 8) \notin R
      • 103integer\frac{10}{3} \neq \text{integer}, so (3,10)R(3, 10) \notin R
    • For x=4x = 4:
      • 64integer\frac{6}{4} \neq \text{integer}, so (4,6)R(4, 6) \notin R
      • 84=2\frac{8}{4} = 2 (integer), so (4,8)R(4, 8) \in R
      • 104integer\frac{10}{4} \neq \text{integer}, so (4,10)R(4, 10) \notin R
  2. List the ordered pairs in the relation RR:

    • The ordered pairs are: R={(2,6),(2,8),(2,10),(3,6),(4,8)}R = \{(2, 6), (2, 8), (2, 10), (3, 6), (4, 8)\}

Arrow Diagram:

Now, to draw the arrow diagram, we represent each element of AA and BB as points. For each pair in RR, we draw an arrow from the element in AA to the corresponding element in BB.

  • 26,28,2102 \to 6, 2 \to 8, 2 \to 10
  • 363 \to 6
  • 484 \to 8

This is how the relations from AA to BB should be diagrammatically represented. I'll now summarize how the diagram would appear:

  • A={2,3,4}A = \{2, 3, 4\} are represented on the left.
  • B={6,8,10}B = \{6, 8, 10\} are represented on the right.
  • Arrows are drawn from:
    • 22 to 66, 88, and 1010
    • 33 to 66
    • 44 to 88

Would you like me to generate a visual of this diagram for you?


Here are some follow-up questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. Can you describe the process to verify if any arbitrary pair (x,y)(x, y) belongs to RR?
  2. How would the arrow diagram change if BB had different values, say B={12,14,15}B = \{12, 14, 15\}?
  3. What is the significance of the condition yx\frac{y}{x} being an integer in the context of relations?
  4. Can you think of another relation with a different condition (e.g., x+yx + y is even) and describe its arrow diagram?
  5. How would the co-domain of RR change if we added new elements to BB?

Tip: For relations, always check each pair carefully to ensure that the condition defining the relation is satisfied!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Relations
Sets and Cartesian Product
Divisibility
Arrow Diagrams

Formulas

Divisibility Condition: y/x is an integer

Theorems

Definition of Relations in Sets

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12