Let E be the set of all positive even integers. Prove that E is countably infinite by defining a map f:Z* → E and showing that it is a bijection.

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Let E be the set of all positive even integers. Prove that E is countably infinite by defining a map f:Z* →E
and showing that it is a bijection.
Transcribed Image Text:Let E be the set of all positive even integers. Prove that E is countably infinite by defining a map f:Z* →E and showing that it is a bijection.
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