MHB 411.1.3.15 Prove A\cap(B/C)=(A\cap B)/(A\cap C)

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The discussion focuses on proving the set identity \(A \cap (B/C) = (A \cap B)/(A \cap C)\) and the properties of invertible mappings. A user seeks assistance in understanding these concepts before starting a class. Definitions of intersection and set difference are provided to clarify the proof for the set identity. Additionally, guidance is given on demonstrating that the inverse of the composition of two functions is equal to the composition of their inverses. The conversation emphasizes the need for a formal proof and analytical verification of the mappings.
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$\tiny{411.1.3.15}$

$\text{15. Prove $A\cap(B/C)=(A\cap B)/(A\cap C)$}$
and
$\textsf{19. Let $f:A \to B$ and $g:B \to C$ be in invertable mappings;} \\
\text{that is, mappings such that $f^{-1}$ and $g^{-1}$ exist}\\
\text{Show that $\textit{$(g \, o \, f)^{-1}$}$}$

ok I am starting to do this and want to take a class in it starting 082018
so hope mhb can help me get a head start

text pdf is on pg15 #15 and #19
http://text:http://abstract.ups.edu/download/aata-20150812.pdf
 
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karush said:
$\tiny{411.1.3.15}$

$\text{15. Prove $A\cap(B/C)=(A\cap B)/(A\cap C)$}$
and
$\textsf{19. Let $f:A \to B$ and $g:B \to C$ be in invertable mappings;} \\
\text{that is, mappings such that $f^{-1}$ and $g^{-1}$ exist}\\
\text{Show that $\textit{$(g \, o \, f)^{-1}$}$}$

ok I am starting to do this and want to take a class in it starting 082018
so hope mhb can help me get a head start

text pdf is on pg15 #15 and #19
http://text:http://abstract.ups.edu/download/aata-20150812.pdf

Hi karush,

For 15., consider the following definitions:

\(A\cap B = \{x\mid x\in A\wedge x\in B\}\)

\(A\setminus B = \{x\mid x\in A \wedge x\notin B\}\)

It follows that

\(\begin{aligned}A\cap(B\setminus C) &= \{x\mid x\in A\wedge(x\in B \wedge x\notin C)\}\\ &= \{x\mid (x\in A\wedge x\in B)\wedge (x\in A\wedge x\notin C)\}\\ &=\{x\mid (x\in A\cap B)\wedge (x\notin A\cap C)\}\\ &= (A\cap B)\setminus (A\cap C)\end{aligned}\)

You might need to be more formal with your proof, but this should give you enough of an idea as to how to construct a formal proof of this set identity.

For 19., we note that \(f:A\rightarrow B\) and \(g:B\rightarrow C\); Hence \(g\circ f:A\rightarrow C\). To show that \((g\circ f)^{-1}= f^{-1}\circ g^{-1}\), you want to show:
  1. that for any \(c\in C\), \(((g\circ f)\circ(f^{-1}\circ g^{-1}))(c) = c\), and
  2. that for any \(a\in A\), \(((f^{-1}\circ g^{-1})\circ (g\circ f))(a) = a\).
I leave it for you to verify this analytically.

I hope this helps!
 
thanks
much appreciate all that

kinda by myself with this right now class hasn't started yet
gota catch bus now
 
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