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Mathematics Question on Relations and functions

If a relation RR on the set \\{1, 22, 3\\} be defined by R = \\{(1, 2)\\}, then RR is

A

reflexive

B

transitive

C

symmetric

D

None of these

Answer

transitive

Explanation

Solution

RR on the set 1,2,3\\{1,2,3\\} be defined by R=(1,2)R =\\{( 1 , 2 )\\} It is clear that RR is transitive. a homogeneous relation RR over a set XX is transitive if for all elements a,b,ca, b, c in XX, whenever RR relates a to bb and bb to cc, then RR also relates aa to cc.