Let f : R → R be a function, such that $|f(x)−f(y)|≥5|x−y| :forall :x, yin mathbb{R}$. Show that $f$...
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Intro to Math Proofs course
Know basic concepts of Injection functions (one-to-one)
formal-proofs
closed as off-topic by Henrik, user10354138, Saad, A. Pongrácz, Kavi Rama Murthy Nov 22 '18 at 7:50
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Welcome to MSE! What have you tried?
– MisterRiemann
Nov 21 '18 at 17:46
Tried doing a contrapostive example (i.e for every x1, x2 in A x1 does not equal x2 implies that f(x1) does not equal f(x2) but i am not sure how to use this in this case with 2 variables
– smith
Nov 21 '18 at 17:50
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How about using the definition directly: Assume that $f(x)=f(y)$ and show that this implies $x=y$.
– MisterRiemann
Nov 21 '18 at 17:52
That should work but I am unsure how to format or start the answer with 2 variables or how to use the inequality to show x=y.
– smith
Nov 21 '18 at 17:59
1
Literally just write it, lol. If $f(x)=f(y)$ then literally write that in your inequality and see what you get.
– Zachary Selk
Nov 21 '18 at 18:01
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Intro to Math Proofs course
Know basic concepts of Injection functions (one-to-one)
formal-proofs
Intro to Math Proofs course
Know basic concepts of Injection functions (one-to-one)
formal-proofs
formal-proofs
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closed as off-topic by Henrik, user10354138, Saad, A. Pongrácz, Kavi Rama Murthy Nov 22 '18 at 7:50
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Welcome to MSE! What have you tried?
– MisterRiemann
Nov 21 '18 at 17:46
Tried doing a contrapostive example (i.e for every x1, x2 in A x1 does not equal x2 implies that f(x1) does not equal f(x2) but i am not sure how to use this in this case with 2 variables
– smith
Nov 21 '18 at 17:50
2
How about using the definition directly: Assume that $f(x)=f(y)$ and show that this implies $x=y$.
– MisterRiemann
Nov 21 '18 at 17:52
That should work but I am unsure how to format or start the answer with 2 variables or how to use the inequality to show x=y.
– smith
Nov 21 '18 at 17:59
1
Literally just write it, lol. If $f(x)=f(y)$ then literally write that in your inequality and see what you get.
– Zachary Selk
Nov 21 '18 at 18:01
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Welcome to MSE! What have you tried?
– MisterRiemann
Nov 21 '18 at 17:46
Tried doing a contrapostive example (i.e for every x1, x2 in A x1 does not equal x2 implies that f(x1) does not equal f(x2) but i am not sure how to use this in this case with 2 variables
– smith
Nov 21 '18 at 17:50
2
How about using the definition directly: Assume that $f(x)=f(y)$ and show that this implies $x=y$.
– MisterRiemann
Nov 21 '18 at 17:52
That should work but I am unsure how to format or start the answer with 2 variables or how to use the inequality to show x=y.
– smith
Nov 21 '18 at 17:59
1
Literally just write it, lol. If $f(x)=f(y)$ then literally write that in your inequality and see what you get.
– Zachary Selk
Nov 21 '18 at 18:01
Welcome to MSE! What have you tried?
– MisterRiemann
Nov 21 '18 at 17:46
Welcome to MSE! What have you tried?
– MisterRiemann
Nov 21 '18 at 17:46
Tried doing a contrapostive example (i.e for every x1, x2 in A x1 does not equal x2 implies that f(x1) does not equal f(x2) but i am not sure how to use this in this case with 2 variables
– smith
Nov 21 '18 at 17:50
Tried doing a contrapostive example (i.e for every x1, x2 in A x1 does not equal x2 implies that f(x1) does not equal f(x2) but i am not sure how to use this in this case with 2 variables
– smith
Nov 21 '18 at 17:50
2
2
How about using the definition directly: Assume that $f(x)=f(y)$ and show that this implies $x=y$.
– MisterRiemann
Nov 21 '18 at 17:52
How about using the definition directly: Assume that $f(x)=f(y)$ and show that this implies $x=y$.
– MisterRiemann
Nov 21 '18 at 17:52
That should work but I am unsure how to format or start the answer with 2 variables or how to use the inequality to show x=y.
– smith
Nov 21 '18 at 17:59
That should work but I am unsure how to format or start the answer with 2 variables or how to use the inequality to show x=y.
– smith
Nov 21 '18 at 17:59
1
1
Literally just write it, lol. If $f(x)=f(y)$ then literally write that in your inequality and see what you get.
– Zachary Selk
Nov 21 '18 at 18:01
Literally just write it, lol. If $f(x)=f(y)$ then literally write that in your inequality and see what you get.
– Zachary Selk
Nov 21 '18 at 18:01
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To prove that a funtion is injective you've got to show that $f(x)=f(y) Rightarrow x=y$.
Now try to prove this by contradiction, meaning if $f(x)-f(y)=0$ and $xneq y$ that is $|f(x)-f(y)|=0 geq 5|x-y|$, now, since $xneq y Rightarrow |x-y|>0$, which implies that $0$ is bigger than five times some positive integer, which is absurd. Now, it follows that is $f(x)=f(y)$ then $x=y$
Very clear and helpful. Thank you
– smith
Nov 21 '18 at 18:19
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Shortcut approach:
Given:$$|f(x)−f(y)|≥5|x−y| :forall :x, yin mathbb{R}$$
By definition of injective functions: $$f(x)=f(y) hspace{0.5cm}text{implies} hspace{0.5cm}x=y $$
So, if you put $f(x)=f(y)$, your LHS becomes $0$.
So needs to be RHS, which is only possible if $x=y$.
Proved!
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To prove that a funtion is injective you've got to show that $f(x)=f(y) Rightarrow x=y$.
Now try to prove this by contradiction, meaning if $f(x)-f(y)=0$ and $xneq y$ that is $|f(x)-f(y)|=0 geq 5|x-y|$, now, since $xneq y Rightarrow |x-y|>0$, which implies that $0$ is bigger than five times some positive integer, which is absurd. Now, it follows that is $f(x)=f(y)$ then $x=y$
Very clear and helpful. Thank you
– smith
Nov 21 '18 at 18:19
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To prove that a funtion is injective you've got to show that $f(x)=f(y) Rightarrow x=y$.
Now try to prove this by contradiction, meaning if $f(x)-f(y)=0$ and $xneq y$ that is $|f(x)-f(y)|=0 geq 5|x-y|$, now, since $xneq y Rightarrow |x-y|>0$, which implies that $0$ is bigger than five times some positive integer, which is absurd. Now, it follows that is $f(x)=f(y)$ then $x=y$
Very clear and helpful. Thank you
– smith
Nov 21 '18 at 18:19
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To prove that a funtion is injective you've got to show that $f(x)=f(y) Rightarrow x=y$.
Now try to prove this by contradiction, meaning if $f(x)-f(y)=0$ and $xneq y$ that is $|f(x)-f(y)|=0 geq 5|x-y|$, now, since $xneq y Rightarrow |x-y|>0$, which implies that $0$ is bigger than five times some positive integer, which is absurd. Now, it follows that is $f(x)=f(y)$ then $x=y$
To prove that a funtion is injective you've got to show that $f(x)=f(y) Rightarrow x=y$.
Now try to prove this by contradiction, meaning if $f(x)-f(y)=0$ and $xneq y$ that is $|f(x)-f(y)|=0 geq 5|x-y|$, now, since $xneq y Rightarrow |x-y|>0$, which implies that $0$ is bigger than five times some positive integer, which is absurd. Now, it follows that is $f(x)=f(y)$ then $x=y$
answered Nov 21 '18 at 18:17
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Very clear and helpful. Thank you
– smith
Nov 21 '18 at 18:19
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Very clear and helpful. Thank you
– smith
Nov 21 '18 at 18:19
Very clear and helpful. Thank you
– smith
Nov 21 '18 at 18:19
Very clear and helpful. Thank you
– smith
Nov 21 '18 at 18:19
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Shortcut approach:
Given:$$|f(x)−f(y)|≥5|x−y| :forall :x, yin mathbb{R}$$
By definition of injective functions: $$f(x)=f(y) hspace{0.5cm}text{implies} hspace{0.5cm}x=y $$
So, if you put $f(x)=f(y)$, your LHS becomes $0$.
So needs to be RHS, which is only possible if $x=y$.
Proved!
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Shortcut approach:
Given:$$|f(x)−f(y)|≥5|x−y| :forall :x, yin mathbb{R}$$
By definition of injective functions: $$f(x)=f(y) hspace{0.5cm}text{implies} hspace{0.5cm}x=y $$
So, if you put $f(x)=f(y)$, your LHS becomes $0$.
So needs to be RHS, which is only possible if $x=y$.
Proved!
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Shortcut approach:
Given:$$|f(x)−f(y)|≥5|x−y| :forall :x, yin mathbb{R}$$
By definition of injective functions: $$f(x)=f(y) hspace{0.5cm}text{implies} hspace{0.5cm}x=y $$
So, if you put $f(x)=f(y)$, your LHS becomes $0$.
So needs to be RHS, which is only possible if $x=y$.
Proved!
Shortcut approach:
Given:$$|f(x)−f(y)|≥5|x−y| :forall :x, yin mathbb{R}$$
By definition of injective functions: $$f(x)=f(y) hspace{0.5cm}text{implies} hspace{0.5cm}x=y $$
So, if you put $f(x)=f(y)$, your LHS becomes $0$.
So needs to be RHS, which is only possible if $x=y$.
Proved!
answered Nov 21 '18 at 18:26
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Welcome to MSE! What have you tried?
– MisterRiemann
Nov 21 '18 at 17:46
Tried doing a contrapostive example (i.e for every x1, x2 in A x1 does not equal x2 implies that f(x1) does not equal f(x2) but i am not sure how to use this in this case with 2 variables
– smith
Nov 21 '18 at 17:50
2
How about using the definition directly: Assume that $f(x)=f(y)$ and show that this implies $x=y$.
– MisterRiemann
Nov 21 '18 at 17:52
That should work but I am unsure how to format or start the answer with 2 variables or how to use the inequality to show x=y.
– smith
Nov 21 '18 at 17:59
1
Literally just write it, lol. If $f(x)=f(y)$ then literally write that in your inequality and see what you get.
– Zachary Selk
Nov 21 '18 at 18:01