Theorem 2. Let R and S be binary relations on a set X. Then, (a) (R-1)-1 = R. (b) (RUS)-1 = R-'Us-!. (c) If SC R, then S-1 C R-!.

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Theorem 2. Let R and S be binary relations on a set X. Then,
(a) (R-)- = R.
(b) (RU S)-1 = R-'Us-I.
(c) If SC R, then S-' C R-!.
Transcribed Image Text:Theorem 2. Let R and S be binary relations on a set X. Then, (a) (R-)- = R. (b) (RU S)-1 = R-'Us-I. (c) If SC R, then S-' C R-!.
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