Trying to show that rationals exist on the + real number line field K

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The discussion focuses on demonstrating that rational numbers exist within the positive real number line field K. The user presents a framework involving elements from both the positive reals and rationals, suggesting that they can intersect within K. Key points include the identity element in the reals and the closure of operations, indicating that basic arithmetic operations yield results within the field. The conversation emphasizes the importance of correct notation and presentation in mathematical proofs. Overall, the user seeks clarification on their approach and notation while confirming their understanding of the concepts involved.
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This is the first 'problem' in my Linear Algebra/Geometry textbook. I just need to know if I am doing it correctly. Any hints? I also need to know if I am using correct notation/presentation.

Question: \mathbb R^+ \leftrightarrow \mathbb Q?

What I've done:

Suppose: (ε_1,...,ε_n) \in \mathbb R^+ \rightarrow \mathbb K and
(c_1,...,c_n) \in \mathbb Q \rightarrow \mathbb K


Assuming: \mathbb R^+ ⊂ \mathbb K and \mathbb Q ⊂ \mathbb K where \mathbb K is a numerical/object field; we can say that


\forall (ε \in \mathbb R^+, c \in \mathbb Q) \in \mathbb K \exists (ε \cap c) \in (\mathbb R^+ \bigcap \mathbb Q) |\mathbb R^+ \leftrightarrow \mathbb Q
 
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I'm not sure I understood what you meant, but you can do this:

i)1 is in ℝ , 1 as the identity, since ℝ is a field.ii) 1+1=2 is in ℝ , by closure of operations

iii) (1+1)(-1)=1/2 is in ℝ , since every element in a field is invertible

iv)... Can you take it from here ( if this is what you meant)
 
I get it, thanks!
 
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