Practice Part (a): Symmetric and Transitive Relations - 2.6.1 | 2. Introduction | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

Define a symmetric relation with an example.

💡 Hint: Think about how friendships work!

Question 2

Easy

What does it mean for a relation to be transitive?

💡 Hint: Consider a chain of relationships!

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Question 1

What is a symmetric relation?

  • If aRb then bRa
  • If aRb then aRc
  • No specific property

💡 Hint: Recall definitions of relations.

Question 2

True or False: All transitive relations are also symmetric.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the definitions carefully.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Prove whether the relation defined by R = {(1, 2), (2, 3), (3, 1)} is transitive.

💡 Hint: Check the connections between the elements carefully.

Question 2

Construct a relation R on a set A = {a, b, c, d} that is symmetric and give a counterexample to show why R can be transitive but not reflexive.

💡 Hint: Always ensure to list all pairs thoroughly.

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