Let T be the set of real numbers. Consider T as an algebraic structure with addition operation and multiplication operation given by x + y = min{x,y}, x©y=x+y - 2. Name the identity element in T for the operation, and prove the inverse law for O. 2 Prove the distributive law in T. [Hint: consider two cases x ≤ y, x > y.] 3 Prove that the set T with addition and multiplication Ⓒ is not a ring.

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Let T be the set of real numbers. Consider T as an algebraic structure
with addition operation and multiplication operation given by
xy = min{x,y},
X y = x + y - 2.
Name the identity element in T for the operation, and prove the inverse
law for O.
2 Prove the distributive law in T. [Hint: consider two cases x ≤ y, x > y.]
3 Prove that the set T with addition © and multiplication © is not a ring.
Transcribed Image Text:Let T be the set of real numbers. Consider T as an algebraic structure with addition operation and multiplication operation given by xy = min{x,y}, X y = x + y - 2. Name the identity element in T for the operation, and prove the inverse law for O. 2 Prove the distributive law in T. [Hint: consider two cases x ≤ y, x > y.] 3 Prove that the set T with addition © and multiplication © is not a ring.
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