Question

True or False Question

Let A = R and define a relation R to be a R b if and only if a < b then R is transitive

Answer 1

do you recall what transitive means?

Answer 2

when element a is related to b

Answer 3

so its true

Answer 4

thats not the definition of transitive ...

if a~b, and b~c, then a~c is transitive

Answer 5

oh i have different stuff on my notes

Answer 6

so, if we let R = "<" such that aRb := a < b

take 3 values such that: x < y , and y < z .... is x < z ?

Answer 7

x < z would be right

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

reading math is so confusing Q.Q

Answer 10

it can be yes :) im trying to get thru an abstract algebra text over the summer

Answer 11

i got 1 more week of classes on Discrete structures

Answer 12

finals are coming up next week!