Equivalence relations problem #2 (alg)

In summary, the problem involves finding a bijection between the equivalence classes of A, defined as (x,y) \equiv (x_1,y_1) if x^2 + y^2 = x_1^2 + y_1^2, and the set B, which consists of all non-negative real numbers. Hints are given to consider the geometric interpretation of the equivalence relation and the use of the Fourier transform.
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R = the real numbers

A = R x R; [tex] (x,y) \equiv (x_1,y_1) [/tex] means that
[tex] x^2 + y^2 = x_1^2 + y_1^2; [/tex] B= {x is in R | x>= 0 }

Find a well defined bijection sigma : [tex] A_\equiv -> B [/tex]

like the last problem, I just can't seem to find the right way to solve this??
 
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  • #2
hint 1 x^2+y^2 is a positive real number.

hint 2 What is an equivalence class under this relation, think geometrically.

hint 3 radius.
 
  • #3
Pearce_09 said:
R = the real numbers

A = R x R; [tex] (x,y) \equiv (x_1,y_1) [/tex] means that
[tex] x^2 + y^2 = x_1^2 + y_1^2; [/tex] B= {x is in R | x>= 0 }

Find a well defined bijection sigma : [tex] A_\equiv -> B [/tex]

like the last problem, I just can't seem to find the right way to solve this??

did you get it?
 
  • #4
ya i did thanks fourier
 

1. What is an equivalence relation in algebra?

An equivalence relation in algebra is a relation between two elements that satisfies three properties: reflexivity, symmetry, and transitivity. Reflexivity means that an element is related to itself, symmetry means that if x is related to y, then y is also related to x, and transitivity means that if x is related to y and y is related to z, then x is related to z. In other words, an equivalence relation is a relation that is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive.

2. How is an equivalence relation different from other types of relations in algebra?

An equivalence relation is different from other types of relations in algebra because it satisfies all three properties of reflexivity, symmetry, and transitivity. Other types of relations may only satisfy one or two of these properties, but an equivalence relation must satisfy all three.

3. What is the importance of equivalence relations in algebra?

Equivalence relations are important in algebra because they help us understand and solve problems involving equality and similarity. They also allow us to classify objects based on their properties and identify patterns and relationships between different elements.

4. Can you give an example of an equivalence relation in algebra?

One example of an equivalence relation in algebra is the relation "is congruent to" in geometry. If two geometric figures have the same shape and size, they are considered congruent and the relation between them is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive.

5. How can we use equivalence relations to solve problems in algebra?

We can use equivalence relations to solve problems in algebra by breaking down complex problems into smaller, simpler parts and identifying relationships between these parts. By applying the properties of equivalence relations, we can also make deductions and draw conclusions about the problem at hand.

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