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Is this function bijective ?
f: [0,1] --> [0,1] f(x) = x if x E [0,1] intersection Q
f(x) = 1-x if x E [0,1]\Q
f: [0,1] --> [0,1] f(x) = x if x E [0,1] intersection Q
f(x) = 1-x if x E [0,1]\Q
A bijective function is a type of mathematical function that has a one-to-one correspondence between its input and output values. This means that for every input, there is a unique output, and for every output, there is a unique input.
The notation f: [0,1] --> [0,1] specifies the domain and codomain of the bijective function. In this case, the function takes inputs from the interval [0,1] and outputs values also in the interval [0,1].
A bijective function is different from other types of functions because it has a one-to-one correspondence between its input and output values. This means that the function is both injective (one-to-one) and surjective (onto).
Yes, a bijective function can have a different domain and codomain. The important aspect is that there is a one-to-one correspondence between the input and output values. However, it is common for the domain and codomain to be the same in order to fully capture the range of the function.
Bijective functions are important in mathematics because they allow for the mapping of one set of values to another in a unique and reversible way. This property makes them useful in a variety of mathematical fields, including calculus, algebra, and geometry.