Domain and range can't be negative

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The discussion centers on the mathematical functions f, g, and h, specifically focusing on the injectivity of these functions. The counterexample provided involves the function f(a) = √a defined from the interval [0, ∞) to [0, ∞) and g(b) = b² defined from all real numbers to [0, ∞). The conclusion drawn is that if h(a) = a is injective, then g is not injective, as it fails to maintain the one-to-one property due to the nature of squaring negative numbers. The participants confirm the validity of this counterexample based on the constraints of domain and range.

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Homework Statement


Given f:A→B and g:B→C, let h=g(f(a))

If h is injective, then g is injective.

Give a counter example.

Homework Equations


Injection: Let f:A→B

For all f(x1)=f(x2) implies x1=x2


The Attempt at a Solution



f(a)=\sqrt{a} from [0, infinity]→[0,infinity]

g(b)=b2 from [all real numbers]→[0,infinity]

h(a)=a from [0, infinity]→[0,infinity]


Assuming h is injective and g is not, then this is a counter example. My problem is I am not sure if the square root messes things up here. I know that the square root of a squared is plus or minus a, but because the domain and range can't be negative ( I think), then this works.

So is this correct?
 
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I believe you are correct.
 

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