Question
Mathematics Question on Relations and functions
If a relation R on the set \\{1, 2, 3\\} be defined by R = \\{(1, 2)\\}, then R is
A
reflexive
B
transitive
C
symmetric
D
None of these
Answer
transitive
Explanation
Solution
R on the set 1,2,3 be defined by R=(1,2) It is clear that R is transitive. a homogeneous relation R over a set X is transitive if for all elements a,b,c in X, whenever R relates a to b and b to c, then R also relates a to c.