Math Problem Statement

Soient E et F deux ensembles et f : E → F une application. 1. Montrer que : A ⊆ E, A ⊆ f⁻¹(f(A)). 2. Montrer que : B ⊆ F, f(f⁻¹(B)) ⊆ B. 3. Montrer que : A ⊆ E, f⁻¹(f(A)) = A si et seulement si f est injective. 4. Montrer que : f est injective si et seulement si ∀ A, B ⊆ E, f(A ∩ B) = f(A) ∩ f(B). 5. Montrer que : f est injective si et seulement si ∀ A, B ⊆ E, f(A) ∩ f(B) = ∅ ⟺ A ∩ f⁻¹(B) = ∅.

Solution

The exercise you've provided is in set theory and function notation. Here's a breakdown of the tasks in the exercise:

We are given two sets EE and FF, and a function f:EFf : E \to F. The goal is to prove certain properties involving subsets and preimages under the function ff.

1. AEA \subseteq E, show that Af1(f(A))A \subseteq f^{-1}(f(A))

We need to prove that any set AA in the domain of ff is a subset of the preimage of the image of AA.

2. BFB \subseteq F, show that f(f1(B))Bf(f^{-1}(B)) \subseteq B

We need to show that for any set BB in the codomain, the image of the preimage of BB is a subset of BB.

3. AEA \subseteq E, show that f1(f(A))=Af^{-1}(f(A)) = A if and only if ff is injective

This is asking to prove that the preimage of the image of AA is equal to AA if and only if ff is injective (one-to-one).

4. Show that ff is injective if and only if A,BE\forall A, B \subseteq E, f(AB)=f(A)f(B)f(A \cap B) = f(A) \cap f(B)

We need to prove that ff is injective if and only if it preserves intersections between sets.

5. Show that ff is injective if and only if A,BE\forall A, B \subseteq E, f(A)f(B)=f(A) \cap f(B) = \emptyset implies Af1(B)=A \cap f^{-1}(B) = \emptyset

This is asking to show that ff being injective is equivalent to the property that disjoint images imply disjoint preimages.

Would you like to go through any specific part of these proofs in detail? Let me know!

Here are 5 related questions to expand on these concepts:

  1. How is the image of a set defined under a function?
  2. What is the definition of the preimage of a set?
  3. What is the difference between injective, surjective, and bijective functions?
  4. How does the preimage operation behave under intersections and unions?
  5. Can a function be injective but not surjective? Explain.

Tip: When working with preimages and images, always clearly define the domain and codomain of your function to avoid confusion about where sets live.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Set Theory
Functions
Injective Functions
Preimage and Image under Functions
Subset Relations

Formulas

A ⊆ f⁻¹(f(A))
f(f⁻¹(B)) ⊆ B
f⁻¹(f(A)) = A ⟺ f is injective
f(A ∩ B) = f(A) ∩ f(B)

Theorems

Characterization of injective functions
Properties of preimages and images
Subset and intersection relations

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate (First year - Mathematics)