What Defines the Function f from Set A to B?

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The discussion centers on defining the function f from set A={1,2,3,4,5} to set B={1,2,3,4} with specific mappings: f(1)=1, f(2)=3, f(3)=3, f(4)=2, and f(5)=2. Key concepts addressed include the image of 2, the overall image f(A), the codomain of f, the digraph representation of f, and the matrix for the inverse relation f-1. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding basic definitions related to functions, such as "image" and "codomain," and stress the necessity of demonstrating a serious attempt at solving problems before seeking help.

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Homework Statement



A={1,2,3,4,5} and B={1,2,3,4}

Homework Equations


Define the function f: A-->B by the rule

f(1)=1, f(2)=3, f(3)=3, f(4)=2 and f(5)=2


The Attempt at a Solution



What is the image of 2?
What is f(A)?
the codomain of f?
the digraph representing f
the matrix for the inverse relation f-1
 
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Do you understand that these are all testing whether you know the basic definitions? Get your textbook and read the definitions of "image", "codomain", "digraph", etc.

In any case, one of the rules you agreed to abide by when you registered for this forum was not to post problems without showing your own serious attempt at the problem and you have shown no attempt at all.
 

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