Inverse image of a set under the restriction of a function

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The discussion centers on Theorem 18.2 Part (f) from Munkres' "Topology" (Second Edition), specifically regarding the inverse image of a set under the restriction of a function. The theorem states that for an open set \( V \) in \( Y \), the equality \( f^{-1}(V) \cap U_{\alpha} = (f | U_{\alpha})^{-1}(V) \) holds true. Participants clarify the definitions of the sets involved, demonstrating that the equality is valid by showing that both sides represent the same elements in the context of the function \( f \) and the open set \( V \).

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I am reading Munkres book, "Topology" (Second Edition).

I need help with an aspect of Theorem 18.2 Part (f) concerning the inverse image of a set under the restriction of a function ...

Theorem 18.2 Part f reads as follows:View attachment 4194
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View attachment 4196In the above text we read:

" ... ... Let $$V$$ be an open set in $$Y$$.

Then

$$f^{-1} (V) \cap U_{ \alpha } = {(f | U_{ \alpha }) }^{-1} (V)$$ ... ...

... ... "I would like to prove that:

$$f^{-1} (V) \cap U_{ \alpha } = { (f | U_{ \alpha }) }^{-1} (V)
$$... BUT ... cannot see how to do this ...Can someone please help ...

Peter
 
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Hi Peter,

I will just write down what this sets are.

$f^{-1}(V)=\{x\in X \ : \ f(x)\in V \}$

$f^{-1}(V)\cap U_{\alpha}=\{x\in U_{\alpha} \ : \ f(x)\in V \}$

Did you see now why the equality holds?
 
Fallen Angel said:
Hi Peter,

I will just write down what this sets are.

$f^{-1}(V)=\{x\in X \ : \ f(x)\in V \}$

$f^{-1}(V)\cap U_{\alpha}=\{x\in U_{\alpha} \ : \ f(x)\in V \}$

Did you see now why the equality holds?
Thanks for the help, Fallen Angel ...
 

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