Let σsgp := (·) be a signature, where · is a binary operation symbol. A σsgp-structure is called a semigroup if · is interpreted as an associative binary operation, i.e. for all x, y, z,  x ·(y · z) = (x · y) · z. a. Give an example of a σsgp-structure that is not a semigroup. b. Give an example of a semigroup that is not a group (i.e. the interpretation of · is such that there does not exist an inverse or identity).

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Let σsgp := (·) be a signature, where · is a binary operation symbol. A σsgp-structure is called a semigroup if · is interpreted as an associative binary operation, i.e. for all x, y, z,  x ·(y · z) = (x · y) · z.

a. Give an example of a σsgp-structure that is not a semigroup.
b. Give an example of a semigroup that is not a group (i.e. the interpretation of · is such that there does not exist an inverse or identity). 

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