MHB Injection, Surjection, Bijection

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The discussion centers on understanding the concepts of injection, surjection, and bijection in relation to the function f: N -> N, defined as f(n) = n+1. The function is identified as an injection because it does not map two different inputs to the same output, but it is not a surjection since not every element in the codomain N is covered (specifically, 1 is never reached). Participants emphasize the importance of grasping the definitions of these terms to solve such problems effectively. Clarifications are sought on how to approach these types of questions, with a focus on the definitions and properties of functions. Understanding these concepts is crucial for accurately determining the nature of functions in mathematical contexts.
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Can anyone explain to me how to do these types of questions? I have the answers but I don't understand it.

The function f: N -> N, f(n) = n+1 is
(a) Surjection but not an injection
(B) Injection but not a surjection
(c) A Bijection
(d) Neither surjection not injection

The answer is B: Injection but not a surjection

How to do these types of questions?
 
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KOO said:
Can anyone explain to me how to do these types of questions? I have the answers but I don't understand it.

The function f: N -> N, f(n) = n+1 is
(a) Surjection but not an injection
(B) Injection but not a surjection
(c) A Bijection
(d) Neither surjection not injection

The answer is B: Injection but not a surjection

How to do these types of questions?

We start with the definitions.
A function is surjective if each element in the codomain has at least 1 original.
A function is injective if each element in the codomain has at most 1 original.
A function is bijective if it is both surjective and injective.

If we pick some element in the codomain N, how many originals does it have?

Btw, the answer is not B. Where did you get that from?
 
KOO said:
Can anyone explain to me how to do these types of questions? I have the answers but I don't understand it.
The function f: N -> N, f(n) = n+1 is
(a) Surjection but not an injection
(B) Injection but not a surjection
(c) A Bijection
(d) Neither surjection not injection
The answer is B: Injection but not a surjection
How to do these types of questions?
It is easy if one learns the definitions.

Any function is a set of ordered pairs,
This function is $$f=\{(n,n+1) :n\in\mathbb{N}\}$$.

A function is injective if no two pairs have the same second terms.

A function is surjective if every term if the finial set is the second term of some pair.
 
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