Notes on proof methods.

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* Expand on a variety of [[proofs/index|proof methods]].

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* Beginning notes on [[natural-deduction|natural deduction]].
* Read chapter 3 "Overview of the Term Sheet" of "Venture Deals".
* Finished "Equivalence Relations" exercises of "Elements of Set Theory".

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%%ANKI
Basic
Which hexadecimal digits encode binary with a leading `1` bit?
Which hexadecimal digits are encoded in binary with a leading `1` bit?
Back: `8` through `F`
Reference: Bryant, Randal E., and David O'Hallaron. *Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective*. Third edition, Global edition. Always Learning. Pearson, 2016.
Tags: binary::hex
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Basic
Which hexadecimal digits encode binary with a leading `0` bit?
Which hexadecimal digits are encoded in binary with a leading `0` bit?
Back: `0` through `7`
Reference: Bryant, Randal E., and David O'Hallaron. *Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective*. Third edition, Global edition. Always Learning. Pearson, 2016.
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Basic
Under what two conditions is $A \times B = B \times A$?
Back: $A = B$ or either set is the empty set.
Under what three conditions is $A \times B = B \times A$?
Back: $A = B$ or $A = \varnothing$ or $B = \varnothing$.
Reference: “Cartesian Product,” in _Wikipedia_, April 17, 2024, [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cartesian_product&oldid=1219343305](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cartesian_product&oldid=1219343305).
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### Universals
#### Uniqueness
**Universal quantification** ($\forall$) asserts that every member of a set satisfies a property.
We can also denote existence and uniqueness using $\exists!$. For example, $\exists! x, P(x)$ indicates there exists a unique $x$ satisfying $P(x)$, i.e. there is exactly one $x$ such that $P(x)$ holds: $$(\exists! x, P(x)) = (\exists x, P(x)) \land (\forall x, \forall y, (P(x) \land P(y)) \Rightarrow (x = y)))$$
The first conjunct denotes existence while the second denotes uniqueness.
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Basic
What symbol denotes universal quantification?
Back: $\forall$
Reference: Gries, David. *The Science of Programming*. Texts and Monographs in Computer Science. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1981.
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What non-counting quantifer denotes unique existential quantification?
Back: $\exists!$
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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Basic
How many members in the domain of discourse must satisfy a property in universal quantification?
Back: All of them.
Reference: Gries, David. *The Science of Programming*. Texts and Monographs in Computer Science. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1981.
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Unique existential quantification can be expressed using what counting quantification?
Back: $\exists^{=1}$
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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Basic
$\forall x : S, P(x)$ is shorthand for what?
Back: $\forall x, x \in S \Rightarrow P(x)$
Reference: Gries, David. *The Science of Programming*. Texts and Monographs in Computer Science. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1981.
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How is $\exists! x, P(x)$ expanded using the basic existential and universal quantifiers?
Back: $(\exists x, P(x)) \land (\forall x, \forall y, (P(x) \land P(y)) \Rightarrow (x = y))$
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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Basic
What is the identity element of $\land$?
Back: $T$
Reference: Gries, David. *The Science of Programming*. Texts and Monographs in Computer Science. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1981.
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Cloze
{1:$\exists$} is to {2:$\lor$} as {2:$\forall$} is to {1:$\land$}.
Reference: Gries, David. *The Science of Programming*. Texts and Monographs in Computer Science. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1981.
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How do we write the equivalent existence (not uniqueness) assertion made by $\exists! x, P(x)$?
Back: $\exists x, P(x))$
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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Basic
How is $\forall x : S, P(x)$ equivalently written in terms of existential quantification?
Back: $\neg \exists x : S, \neg P(x)$
Reference: Gries, David. *The Science of Programming*. Texts and Monographs in Computer Science. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1981.
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How do we write the equivalent uniqueness (not existence) assertion made by $\exists! x, P(x)$?
Back: $\forall x, \forall y, (P(x) \land P(y)) \Rightarrow (x = y)$
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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How is $\exists x : S, P(x)$ equivalently written in terms of universal quantification?
Back: $\neg \forall x : S, \neg P(x)$
Reference: Gries, David. *The Science of Programming*. Texts and Monographs in Computer Science. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1981.
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### Counting
#### Counting
**Counting quantification** ($\exists^{=k}$ or $\exists^{\geq k}$) asserts that (at least) $k$ (say) members of a set satisfy a property.
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### Universals
**Universal quantification** ($\forall$) asserts that every member of a set satisfies a property.
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Basic
What symbol denotes universal quantification?
Back: $\forall$
Reference: Gries, David. *The Science of Programming*. Texts and Monographs in Computer Science. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1981.
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Basic
How many members in the domain of discourse must satisfy a property in universal quantification?
Back: All of them.
Reference: Gries, David. *The Science of Programming*. Texts and Monographs in Computer Science. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1981.
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Basic
$\forall x : S, P(x)$ is shorthand for what?
Back: $\forall x, x \in S \Rightarrow P(x)$
Reference: Gries, David. *The Science of Programming*. Texts and Monographs in Computer Science. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1981.
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Basic
What is the identity element of $\land$?
Back: $T$
Reference: Gries, David. *The Science of Programming*. Texts and Monographs in Computer Science. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1981.
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Cloze
{1:$\exists$} is to {2:$\lor$} as {2:$\forall$} is to {1:$\land$}.
Reference: Gries, David. *The Science of Programming*. Texts and Monographs in Computer Science. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1981.
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Basic
How is $\forall x : S, P(x)$ equivalently written in terms of existential quantification?
Back: $\neg \exists x : S, \neg P(x)$
Reference: Gries, David. *The Science of Programming*. Texts and Monographs in Computer Science. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1981.
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How is $\exists x : S, P(x)$ equivalently written in terms of universal quantification?
Back: $\neg \forall x : S, \neg P(x)$
Reference: Gries, David. *The Science of Programming*. Texts and Monographs in Computer Science. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1981.
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## Identifiers
Identifiers are said to be **bound** if they are parameters to a quantifier. Identifiers that are not bound are said to be **free**. A first-order logic formula is said to be in **prenex normal form** (PNF) if written in two parts: the first consisting of quantifiers and bound variables (the **prefix**), and the second consisting of no quantifiers (the **matrix**).
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* Gries, David. *The Science of Programming*. Texts and Monographs in Computer Science. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1981.
* Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
* Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.

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### Implication
For propositions $E1$ and $E2$, $${\Rightarrow}{\text{-}}I: \quad \text{TODO}$$
and $${\Rightarrow}{\text{-}}E: \quad \begin{array}{c} E1 \Rightarrow E2, E1 \\ \hline E2 \end{array}$$
For propositions $E_1, \ldots, E_n$, $${\Rightarrow}{\text{-}}I: \quad \begin{array}{c} \text{from } E_1, \cdots, E_n \text{ infer } E \\ \hline (E_1 \land \cdots \land E_n) \Rightarrow E \end{array}$$
and $${\Rightarrow}{\text{-}}E: \quad \begin{array}{c} E_1 \Rightarrow E_2, E_1 \\ \hline E_2 \end{array}$$
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Basic
How is ${\Rightarrow}{\text{-}}I$ expressed in schematic notation?
Back: $${\Rightarrow}{\text{-}}I: \quad \begin{array}{c} \text{from } E_1, \cdots, E_n \text{ infer } E \\ \hline (E_1 \land \cdots \land E_n) \Rightarrow E \end{array}$$
Reference: Gries, David. *The Science of Programming*. Texts and Monographs in Computer Science. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1981.
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In natural deduction, how is implication elimination denoted?
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### Existential Quantification
TODO
### Universal Quantification
TODO
## Bibliography
* Gries, David. *The Science of Programming*. Texts and Monographs in Computer Science. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1981.

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Basic
Which of universal hashing or random hashing more general?
Which of universal hashing or random hashing is more general?
Back: Random hashing.
Reference: Thomas H. Cormen et al., Introduction to Algorithms, Fourth edition (Cambridge, Massachusett: The MIT Press, 2022).
Tags: hashing::random hashing::universal
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Consider a hash table with $m = 1$ slot. Which hash function families are universal?
Back: Finite families of hash functions mapping to e.g. $\{0\}$.
Back: Any finite family of hash functions.
Reference: Thomas H. Cormen et al., Introduction to Algorithms, Fourth edition (Cambridge, Massachusett: The MIT Press, 2022).
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Basic
How many occurences of $x$ are in $((xy)(\lambda x. (xy)))$?
Back: Three.
Back: $3$
Reference: Hindley, J Roger, and Jonathan P Seldin. “Lambda-Calculus and Combinators, an Introduction,” n.d. [https://www.cin.ufpe.br/~djo/files/Lambda-Calculus%20and%20Combinators.pdf](https://www.cin.ufpe.br/~djo/files/Lambda-Calculus%20and%20Combinators.pdf).
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## Overview
A **direct proof** is a sequence of statements, either givens or deductions of previous statements, whose last statement is the conclusion to be proved.
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Basic
What is a direct proof?
Back: A proof whose arguments follow directly one after another, up to the conclusion.
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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Basic
Generally speaking, what should the first statement of a direct proof be?
Back: A hypothesis, if one exists.
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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Basic
Generally speaking, what should the last statement of a direct proof be?
Back: The conclusion to be proved.
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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An **indirect proof** works by assuming the denial of the desired conclusion leads to a contradiction in some way.
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What is an indirect proof?
Back: A proof in which the denial of a conclusion is assumed and shown to yield a contradiction.
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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A {direct} proof is contrasted to an {indirect} proof.
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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## Conditional Proofs
A **conditional proof** is a proof method used to prove a conditional statement, i.e. statements of form: $$P_1 \land \cdots \land P_n \Rightarrow Q$$
Note we can assume all the hypotheses are true since if one were false, the implication holds regardless. Direct proofs of the above form are called **conditional proofs** (CP).
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Basic
What are conditional proofs?
Back: Methods for proving propositions of form $P_1 \land \cdots \land P_n \Rightarrow Q$.
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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Which of conditional proofs or direct proofs is more general?
Back: N/A.
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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Basic
Which of conditional proofs or indirect proofs is more general?
Back: N/A.
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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Basic
Conditional proofs are used to solve propositions of what form?
Back: $P_1 \land \cdots \land P_n \Rightarrow Q$
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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*How* do we justify assuming the hypotheses in a conditional proof?
Back: If any hypothesis were false, the conditional we are proving trivially holds.
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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Which proof method does CP stand for?
Back: **C**onditional **p**roofs.
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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### Proof by Contraposition
Since a conditional and its contrapositive are logically equivalent, we can instead prove the negation of the conclusion leads to the negation of our hypotheses.
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Cloze
{$P \Rightarrow Q$} is the contrapositive of {$\neg Q \Rightarrow \neg P$}.
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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Basic
Consider conditional $P \Rightarrow Q$. A proof by contrapositive typically starts with what assumption?
Back: $\neg Q$
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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Basic
How do you perform a proof by contraposition?
Back: By showing the negation of the conclusion yields the negation of the hypotheses.
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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Basic
*Why* is proof by contraposition valid?
Back: A conditional and its contrapositive are logically equivalent.
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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END%%
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Basic
Is a proof by contraposition considered direct or indirect?
Back: Indirect.
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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END%%
### Proof by Contradiction
To prove a proposition $P$ by contradiction, we assume $\neg P$ and derive a statement known to be false. Since mathematics is (in most cases) consistent, $P$ must be true.
%%ANKI
Basic
Consider conditional $P \Rightarrow Q$. A proof by contradiction typically starts with what assumption?
Back: $\neg P$
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
What are the two most common indirect conditional proof strategies?
Back: Proof by contraposition and proof by contradiction.
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
How do you perform a proof by contradiction?
Back: Assume the negation of some statement and derive a contradiction.
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
*Why* is proof by contradiction valid?
Back: It's assumed mathematics is consistent. If we prove a false statement, then our assumption is wrong.
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
Is a proof by contradiction considered direct or indirect?
Back: Indirect.
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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END%%
## Existence Proofs
An **existence proof** is a proof method used to prove an existential statement, i.e. statements of form: $$\exists x, P(x)$$
%%ANKI
Basic
What are existence proofs?
Back: Methods for proving propositions of form $\exists x, P(x)$.
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
Which of existence proofs or direct proofs is more general?
Back: N/A.
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
Which of existence proofs or indirect proofs is more general?
Back: N/A.
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
Existence proofs are used to solve propositions of what form?
Back: $\exists x, P(x)$
Reference: Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.
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END%%
An existence proof is said to be **constructive** if it demonstrates the existence of an object by creating (or providing a method for creating) the object. Otherwise it is said to be **non-constructive**.
%%ANKI
Basic
Which more general proof method do constructive proofs fall under?
Back: Existence proofs.
Reference: “Constructive Proof,” in _Wikipedia_, April 4, 2024, [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Constructive_proof](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Constructive_proof&oldid=1217198357).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
Is a constructive proof considered direct or indirect?
Back: Usually direct.
Reference: “Constructive Proof,” in _Wikipedia_, April 4, 2024, [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Constructive_proof](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Constructive_proof&oldid=1217198357).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
Which more general proof method do non-constructive proofs fall under?
Back: Existence proofs.
Reference: “Constructive Proof,” in _Wikipedia_, April 4, 2024, [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Constructive_proof](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Constructive_proof&oldid=1217198357).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
Is a non-constructive proof considered direct or indirect?
Back: Usually indirect.
Reference: “Constructive Proof,” in _Wikipedia_, April 4, 2024, [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Constructive_proof](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Constructive_proof&oldid=1217198357).
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## Induction
Let $P(n)$ be a predicate. To prove $P(n)$ is true for all $n \geq n_0$, we prove:
* **Base case**: Prove $P(n_0)$ is true. This is usually done directly.
* **Inductive case**: Prove $P(k) \Rightarrow P(k + 1)$ for all $k \geq n_0$.
Within the inductive case, $P(k)$ is known as the **inductive hypothesis**.
%%ANKI
Cloze
The {base case} is to induction whereas {initial conditions} are to recursive definitions.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Cloze
The {inductive case} is to induction whereas {recurrence relations} are to recursive definitions.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
What standard names are given to the cases in an induction proof?
Back: The base case and inductive case.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
Let $(a_n)_{n \geq 0} = P(n)$ and $P(n) \Leftrightarrow n \geq 2$. How is $(a_n)$ written with terms expanded?
Back: $F$, $F$, $T$, $T$, $T$, $\ldots$
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
If proving $P(n)$ by weak induction, what are the first five terms of the underlying sequence?
Back: $P(0)$, $P(1)$, $P(2)$, $P(3)$, $P(4)$, $\ldots$
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
What proposition is typically proven in the base case of an inductive proof?
Back: $P(n_0)$ for some $n_0 \geq 0$.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
What proposition is typically proven in the inductive case of an inductive proof?
Back: $P(k) \Rightarrow P(k + 1)$ for all $k \geq n_0$.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
In weak induction, what special name is given to the antecedent of $P(k) \Rightarrow P(k + 1)$?
Back: The inductive hypothesis.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Cloze
{Closed formulas} are to recursive definitions as {direct proofs} are to proof strategies.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Cloze
{Recurrence relations} are to recursive definitions as {induction} is to proof strategies.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
What proof strategy is most directly tied to recursion?
Back: Induction.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
Using typical identifiers, what is the inductive hypothesis of $P(n)$ using weak induction?
Back: Assume $P(k)$ for some $k \geq n_0$.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
### Strong Induction
Strong induction expands the induction hypothesis. Let $P(n)$ be a predicate. To prove $P(n)$ is true for all $n \geq n_0$, we prove:
* **Base case**: Prove $P(n_0)$ is true. This is usually done directly.
* **Inductive case**: Assume $P(k)$ is true for all $n_0 \leq k < n$. Then prove $P(n)$ is true.
%%ANKI
Basic
Using typical identifiers, what is the inductive hypothesis of $P(n)$ using strong induction?
Back: Assume $P(k)$ for all $k < n$.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
Why is strong induction considered stronger than weak induction?
Back: It can be used to solve at least the same set of problems weak induction can.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
What negation is introduced to explain why the strong induction assumption is valid?
Back: If $P(n)$ is not true for all $n$, there exists a *first* $n_0$ for which $\neg P(n_0)$.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
What distinguishes the base case of weak and strong induction proofs?
Back: The latter may have more than one base case.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
## Bibliography
* “Constructive Proof,” in _Wikipedia_, April 4, 2024, [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Constructive_proof](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Constructive_proof&oldid=1217198357).
* Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
* Patrick Keef and David Guichard, “An Introduction to Higher Mathematics,” n.d.

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title: Induction
TARGET DECK: Obsidian::STEM
FILE TAGS: algebra::sequence proof
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- proof
- sequence
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## Overview
%%ANKI
Cloze
The {base case} is to induction whereas {initial conditions} are to recursive definitions.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Cloze
The {inductive case} is to induction whereas {recurrence relations} are to recursive definitions.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
What standard names are given to the cases in an induction proof?
Back: The base case and inductive case.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
Let $(a_n)_{n \geq 0} = P(n)$ and $P(n) \Leftrightarrow n \geq 2$. How is $(a_n)$ written with terms expanded?
Back: $F$, $F$, $T$, $T$, $T$, $\ldots$
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
If proving $P(n)$ by weak induction, what are the first five terms of the underlying sequence?
Back: $P(0)$, $P(1)$, $P(2)$, $P(3)$, $P(4)$, $\ldots$
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
What proposition is typically proven in the base case of an inductive proof?
Back: $P(n_0)$ for some $n_0 \geq 0$.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
What proposition is typically proven in the inductive case of an inductive proof?
Back: $P(k) \Rightarrow P(k + 1)$ for all $k \geq n_0$.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
In weak induction, what special name is given to the antecedent of $P(k) \Rightarrow P(k + 1)$?
Back: The inductive hypothesis.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Cloze
{Closed formulas} are to recursive definitions as {direct proofs} are to proof strategies.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Cloze
{Recurrence relations} are to recursive definitions as {induction} is to proof strategies.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
What proof strategy is most directly tied to recursion?
Back: Induction.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
Using typical identifiers, what is the inductive hypothesis of $P(n)$ using weak induction?
Back: Assume $P(k)$ for some $k \geq n_0$.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
Using typical identifiers, what is the inductive hypothesis of $P(n)$ using strong induction?
Back: Assume $P(k)$ for all $k < n$.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
Why is strong induction considered stronger than weak induction?
Back: It can be used to solve at least the same set of problems weak induction can.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
What negation is introduced to explain why the strong induction assumption is valid?
Back: If $P(n)$ is not true for all $n$, there exists a *first* $n_0$ for which $\neg P(n_0)$.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
What distinguishes the base case of weak and strong induction proofs?
Back: The latter may have more than one base case.
Reference: Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).
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END%%
## Bibliography
* Oscar Levin, *Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction*, 3rd ed., n.d., [https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf](https://discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdfs/dmoi3-tablet.pdf).

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The set $[x]_R$ is defined by $[x]_R = \{t \mid xRt\}$. If $R$ is an equivalence relation and $x \in \mathop{\text{fld}}R$, then $[x]_R$ is called the **equivalence class of $x$ (modulo $R$)**. If the relation $R$ is fixed by the context, we may write just $[x]$.
%%ANKI
Basic
The term "reflexive" is used to describe what kind of mathematical object?
Back: Relations.
Reference: Herbert B. Enderton, *Elements of Set Theory* (New York: Academic Press, 1977).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
The term "symmetric" is used to describe what kind of mathematical object?
Back: Relations.
Reference: Herbert B. Enderton, *Elements of Set Theory* (New York: Academic Press, 1977).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Cloze
$R$ is symmetric iff {$R^{-1}$} {$\subseteq$} $R$.
Reference: Herbert B. Enderton, *Elements of Set Theory* (New York: Academic Press, 1977).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
The term "transitive" is used to describe what kind of mathematical object?
Back: Relations.
Reference: Herbert B. Enderton, *Elements of Set Theory* (New York: Academic Press, 1977).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Cloze
$R$ is transitive iff {$R \circ R$} {$\subseteq$} $R$.
Reference: Herbert B. Enderton, *Elements of Set Theory* (New York: Academic Press, 1977).
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END%%
### Equivalence Classes
The set $[x]_R$ is defined by $[x]_R = \{t \mid xRt\}$. If $R$ is an equivalence relation and $x \in \mathop{\text{fld}}R$, then $[x]_R$ is called the **equivalence class of $x$ (modulo $R$)**.
If the relation $R$ is fixed by the context, we just write $[x]$.
%%ANKI
Basic
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
How is set $[x]$ defined?
Back: As $\{t \mid xRt\}$ for some unspecified $R$.
Reference: Herbert B. Enderton, *Elements of Set Theory* (New York: Academic Press, 1977).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
What is an equivalence class?
@ -832,7 +882,7 @@ END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
What kind of mathematical object is $R$ in $[x]_R$?
Back: A relation.
Back: A set.
Reference: Herbert B. Enderton, *Elements of Set Theory* (New York: Academic Press, 1977).
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END%%
@ -847,7 +897,7 @@ END%%
%%ANKI
Cloze
If {1:$R$ is an equivalence relation} and {1:$x \in \mathop{\text{fld} }R$}, then $[x]_R$ is called the {2:equivalence class of $x$} (modulo {2:$R$}).
If {1:$R$ is an equivalence relation} and $x \in$ {2:$\mathop{\text{fld} }R$}, then $[x]_R$ is called the {2:equivalence class of $x$} (modulo {2:$R$}).
Reference: Herbert B. Enderton, *Elements of Set Theory* (New York: Academic Press, 1977).
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END%%
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END%%
## Partitions
%%ANKI
Basic
Given sets $A$ and $x$, how can $[x]_A$ be rewritten as an image?
Back: $A[\![\{x\}]\!]$
Reference: Herbert B. Enderton, *Elements of Set Theory* (New York: Academic Press, 1977).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
Given sets $A$ and $x$, how can we write $A[\![\{x\}]\!]$ more compactly?
Back: $[x]_A$
Reference: Herbert B. Enderton, *Elements of Set Theory* (New York: Academic Press, 1977).
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END%%
### Partitions
A **partition** $\Pi$ of a set $A$ is a set of nonempty subsets of $A$ that is disjoint and exhaustive.
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END%%
## Quotient Sets
%%ANKI
Basic
What name is given to a member of a partition of a set?
Back: A cell.
Reference: “Partition of a Set,” in _Wikipedia_, June 18, 2024, [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Partition_of_a_set](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Partition_of_a_set&oldid=1229656401).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Cloze
Let $R$ be an equivalence relation. Then {1:cell} $[x]$ of partition $A / R$ is an {2:equivalence class of $A$} (modulo {2:$R$}).
Reference: Herbert B. Enderton, *Elements of Set Theory* (New York: Academic Press, 1977).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
Let $R$ be the equivalence relation induced by partition $\Pi$ of $A$. What does $A / R$ equal?
Back: $\Pi$.
Reference: Herbert B. Enderton, *Elements of Set Theory* (New York: Academic Press, 1977).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
Let $R$ be an equivalence relation on $A$. What equivalence relation does partition $A / R$ induce?
Back: $R$.
Reference: Herbert B. Enderton, *Elements of Set Theory* (New York: Academic Press, 1977).
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END%%
### Quotient Sets
If $R$ is an equivalence relation on $A$, then the **quotient set** "$A$ modulo $R$" is defined as $$A / R = \{[x]_R \mid x \in A\}.$$
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%%ANKI
Basic
Members of $A / R$ are called what?
Back: Equivalence classes.
Reference: Herbert B. Enderton, *Elements of Set Theory* (New York: Academic Press, 1977).
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END%%
%%ANKI
Basic
$A / R$ is a partition of what set?
Quotient set $A / R$ is a partition of what set?
Back: $A$
Reference: Herbert B. Enderton, *Elements of Set Theory* (New York: Academic Press, 1977).
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Consider set $A / R$. What kind of mathematical object is $A$?
Back: A set.
Reference: Herbert B. Enderton, *Elements of Set Theory* (New York: Academic Press, 1977).
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Consider quotient set $A / R$. What kind of mathematical object is $A$?
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Consider set $A / R$. What kind of mathematical object is $R$?
Back: A set.
Reference: Herbert B. Enderton, *Elements of Set Theory* (New York: Academic Press, 1977).
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Consider quotient set $A / R$. What kind of mathematical object is $R$?
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How is set $A / R$ defined?
Back: As $\{[x]_R \mid x \in A\}$.
Reference: Herbert B. Enderton, *Elements of Set Theory* (New York: Academic Press, 1977).
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How is quotient set $A / R$ defined?
Back: As set $\{[x]_R \mid x \in A\}$.
Back: As $\{[x]_R \mid x \in A\}$.
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* “Cartesian Product,” in _Wikipedia_, April 17, 2024, [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cartesian_product&oldid=1219343305](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cartesian_product&oldid=1219343305).
* Herbert B. Enderton, *Elements of Set Theory* (New York: Academic Press, 1977).
* “Partition of a Set,” in _Wikipedia_, June 18, 2024, [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Partition_of_a_set](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Partition_of_a_set&oldid=1229656401).

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If the following isn't a forest, why not?
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Back: N/A
Back: N/A. It is.
Reference: Thomas H. Cormen et al., _Introduction to Algorithms_, Fourth edition (Cambridge, Massachusett: The MIT Press, 2022).
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