Simple measure theory questions (inverse image)

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The discussion centers on the measurability of the inverse image of a set under a function. It is established that if E is a measurable set, then its inverse image f-1(E) is also measurable. Consequently, the complement of this inverse image, f-1(E)c, is also measurable. This conclusion is supported by the principle that the complement of a measurable set is measurable.

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Homework Statement


I was wondering if we Let E be some set such that f-1(E) is measurable then so is f-1(E)c.

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If the set A is measurable then so is its compliment.

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I think the statement is true because f-1(E) is just a set and thus its compliment should also be measurable.Thank you for your time.
 
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Yeah that is correct.
 

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