Show that the function f: N→N, defined by x + 1, if x is odd f(x) = x – 1, if x is even is one-one and onto.

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Chapter1: Fundamentals
Section1.2: Mappings
Problem 23E: Let a and b be constant integers with a0, and let the mapping f:ZZ be defined by f(x)=ax+b. Prove...
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Show that the function f : N→N, defined by
x + 1, if x is odd
f(x) =
x – 1, if x is even
is one-one and onto.
Transcribed Image Text:Show that the function f : N→N, defined by x + 1, if x is odd f(x) = x – 1, if x is even is one-one and onto.
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