Say that X ⊆ R is closed under multiplication if for all x,y ∈ X, we have that xy ∈ X. Give three examples of finite subsets of R which are closed under multiplication. Give an example of an infinite proper subset of R which is closed under multiplication. Prove your answer. Give an example of an infinite proper subset of R which is not closed under multiplication. Prove your answer.

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Say that X ⊆ R is closed under multiplication if for all x,y ∈ X, we have that

xy ∈ X.

  1. Give three examples of finite subsets of R which are closed under multiplication.

  2. Give an example of an infinite proper subset of R which is closed under multiplication. Prove your answer.

  3. Give an example of an infinite proper subset of R which is not closed under multiplication. Prove your answer.

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