A = {a,b,c,d,e} B = {0, 1,2} and let N be the set of natural numbers. (a) Construct an injective function f₁ from B to Ax B. If such a function does not exist, explain why. (b) Construct a surjective function f2 from A to a proper subset of N. If such a function does not exist, explain why.

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A = {a,b,c,d,e}
B = {0, 1,2}
and let N be the set of natural numbers.
(a) Construct an injective function f₁ from B to A x B. If such a function does not exist, explain why.
(b) Construct a surjective function f₂ from A to a proper subset of N. If such a function does not exist, explain
why.
Transcribed Image Text:A = {a,b,c,d,e} B = {0, 1,2} and let N be the set of natural numbers. (a) Construct an injective function f₁ from B to A x B. If such a function does not exist, explain why. (b) Construct a surjective function f₂ from A to a proper subset of N. If such a function does not exist, explain why.
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