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Let A={1,2,3,4,5} and R be a relation defined by R={(x,y):x,yA,x+y=5}. Then, R is
MathematicsSets and RelationsBITSATBITSAT 2017
Options:
  • A reflexive and symmetric but not transitive
  • B an equivalence relation
  • C neither reflexive nor transitive
  • D neither reflexive nor symmetric but transitive
Solution:
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The correct answer is: neither reflexive nor transitive

We first write the elements of the set R.

i.e. R={(1,4),(4,1),(2,3),(3,2)}

Since, (1,1)RR is not reflexive. 

Now as,(1,4)R(4,1)R and (2,3)R

 (3,2)R

So, R is symmetric 

Now, (1,4)R and (4,1)R

Thus, R is not transitive.

Hence, R is symmetric but neither reflexive nor transitive.

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