Practice Examples of Irreflexive Relations - 17.1.2 | 17. Irreflexive Relation | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

Is the relation R = {(1, 2), (2, 1)} irreflexive for set A = {1, 2}?

💡 Hint: Check if any pairs (a, a) exist.

Question 2

Easy

What entry in the matrix representation of an irreflexive relation would you expect for (1, 1)?

💡 Hint: Remember, we are looking for self-relating pairs.

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Question 1

What defines an irreflexive relation?

  • (a
  • a) is present
  • (a
  • a) is absent
  • May or may not have (a
  • a)

💡 Hint: Think about the definition of irreflexive.

Question 2

True or False: The empty relation is both reflexive and irreflexive.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of these terms in a void scenario.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If A = {x, y, z} and R = {(x, y), (y, z), (x, z)}, classify R as reflexive or irreflexive. Justify your answer.

💡 Hint: Check each element in A.

Question 2

Provide an example of a relation R from a set A = {1, 2, 3} that is irreflexive and also explain the matrix representation.

💡 Hint: Ensure no self-relating pairs are included.

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