Cantor's Theorem (real analysis)

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The discussion revolves around Cantor's Theorem in real analysis, specifically focusing on problems related to one-to-one mappings and the properties of sets.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • The original poster attempts to define a function for a specific problem and questions the nature of set B, wondering if it could be the empty set based on the properties of the function.

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Participants are exploring the implications of the original poster's function and the definition of set B. Some guidance has been offered regarding the nature of set B, with a suggestion that it may indeed be the empty set.

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The original poster references specific homework problems and seeks clarification on their understanding of the mappings involved, indicating a need for further exploration of the concepts presented in their homework.

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Google has my particular homework online. I am doing 1.5.6, 1.5.7, 1.5.8

On 1.5.6 a), I created a function f(x) such that {a} if x = a, {b} if x = b, {c} if x=c. This is 1-1 since each element of A gets mapped to something different. Its obviously not onto.

Skipping down to 1.5.7, I need to create the set B for this function. For any a, it can't be an element of f(a). Does this mean B = the empty set?

If so, I think I can tackle the rest...
 
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In this case B is going to be the empty set
 

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