Practice Reflexive and Irreflexive Relations - 17.1.3 | 17. Irreflexive Relation | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 1
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Question 1

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Define a reflexive relation on the set {a, b}.

💡 Hint: Remember that every element must relate to itself.

Question 2

Easy

What is an example of an irreflexive relation on the set {x, y}?

💡 Hint: Ensure none of the pairs (x, x) or (y, y) are included.

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Question 1

What defines a reflexive relation?

  • All elements are related to one another
  • Every element is related to itself
  • No elements are related

💡 Hint: Think about how elements relate to themselves.

Question 2

True or False: An empty set can be both reflexive and irreflexive.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how there are no elements to contradict the definitions.

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Question 1

Given set A = {1, 2, 3}, define a reflexive relation, then modify it to make it irreflexive without removing elements.

💡 Hint: Reflexivity requires self-relations, irreflexivity denies them.

Question 2

Is it possible to have a single relation that is both reflexive and irreflexive? Explain your reasoning.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you have no items at all.

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