Problem 7. A relation is defined on the set of positive integers N by n ~ m if either n divides m or m divides n. Determine, with proof, whether is or is not: (1) reflexive (2) symmetric (3) anti-symmetric (4) transitive.

Elements Of Modern Algebra
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Chapter1: Fundamentals
Section1.7: Relations
Problem 17E: In each of the following parts, a relation R is defined on the power set (A) of the nonempty set A....
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Problem 7. A relation is defined on the set of positive integers N
by n ~ m if either n divides m or m divides n. Determine, with proof,
whether
~ is or is not:
(1) reflexive
(2) symmetric
(3) anti-symmetric
(4) transitive.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 7. A relation is defined on the set of positive integers N by n ~ m if either n divides m or m divides n. Determine, with proof, whether ~ is or is not: (1) reflexive (2) symmetric (3) anti-symmetric (4) transitive.
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