For example, let A = {1, 2, 3} then Cartesian product A × A = {(1,1), (1,2), (1,3), (2,1), (2,2), (2,3), (3,1), (3,2), (3,3)}. A binary relation R ⊆ A × A Briefly explain the meaning of the following relation, providing an example (and diagram) in each case: (i)Reflexive (ii) Symmetric (iii) Transitive

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A relation, R, on non-empty set A is defined as a subset of × A⊆ × A

 

For example, let A = {1, 2, 3} then Cartesian product × A = {(1,1), (1,2), (1,3), (2,1), (2,2), (2,3), (3,1), (3,2), (3,3)}.

A binary relation ⊆ × A

Briefly explain the meaning of the following relation, providing an example (and diagram) in each case:

(i)Reflexive

(ii) Symmetric

(iii) Transitive

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