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diff --git a/lacey/hw1.tex b/lacey/hw1.tex new file mode 100644 index 0000000..338a531 --- /dev/null +++ b/lacey/hw1.tex @@ -0,0 +1,368 @@ +\font\bigbf=cmbx12 at 24pt +\newfam\bbold +\font\bbten=msbm10 +\font\bbsev=msbm7 +\font\bbfiv=msbm5 +\textfont\bbold=\bbten +\scriptfont\bbold=\bbsev +\scriptscriptfont\bbold=\bbfiv +\def\bb#1{{\fam\bbold #1}} + +\newcount\pno +\def\tf{\advance\pno by 1\smallskip\bgroup\item{(\number\pno)}} +\def\endtf{\egroup\medskip} + +\newcount\qno +\def\question#1{\ifnum\qno=0\else\vfil\eject\fi\bigskip\pno=0\advance\qno by 1\noindent{\bf Question \number\qno.} {\it #1}} + +\def\proof{{\it Proof.}\quad} +\def\endproof{\leavevmode\hskip\parfillskip\vrule height 6pt width 6pt +depth 0pt{\parfillskip0pt\medskip}} + +{\bigbf\centerline{Holden Rohrer}\bigskip\centerline{MATH 4317\qquad HOMEWORK \#1}} + +\question{For each item, if it is a true statement, say so. +Otherwise, give a counterexample.} + +\tf For sets $A_1,A_2,\ldots,A_n,$ +$\left(\bigcup_{k=1}^n A_k\right)^c = \bigcap_{k=1}^n A_k.$ +\endtf + +False. +With $U = \{1\},$ and $A_1 = \emptyset,$ (where $n=1$), +the union is $\emptyset,$ so the complement is $\{1\},$ which is not +equal to the intersection $\emptyset.$ + +\tf For sets $A_1,A_2,\ldots,A_n,$ +$\left(\bigcup_{k=1}^\infty A_k\right)^c = \bigcap_{k=1}^\infty A_k^c.$ +\endtf + +True. + +\tf An infinite sequence of decreasing closed intervals $I_1\supset I_2 +\supset I_3 \supset \cdots$ has a non-empty intersection. +\endtf + +True, when defined on the reals. + +\tf Every convergent sequence of rationals has a rational limit. +\endtf + +False. Let $a_n = 1 + {1\over a_{n-1}}$ with $a_0 = 1.$ +This is a rational expression but converges to the irrational $\phi.$ + +Also see the Babylonian method. + +\tf A finite set can contain its supremum, but not its infimum. +\endtf + +False. The set $\{0\}$ has lower bound $m=0.$ +This is an infimum because all other lower bounds $w\leq 0=m$ by +definition. +This is in the set. + +\tf An unbounded set does not have a supremum. +\endtf + +False. A set can be unbounded because it lacks a lower bound like +$\{-2^n : n\in\bb N\},$ but this set has supremum $-1.$o + +\tf Two real numbers $a$ and $b$ satisfy $a < b$ if for all $\epsilon > +0,$ $a \leq b + \epsilon.$ +\endtf + +{\let\to\Rightarrow +False. Let $a = b.$\par $0 < \epsilon \to 0\leq\epsilon\to a\leq a ++\epsilon\to a \leq b + \epsilon.$ +} + +\tf Let $f: X\to Y$ be a function, and $A,$ $B$ be sets in the codomain +$Y.$ Then, $f^{-1}(A\cap B) = f^{-1}(A)\cap f^{-1}(B).$ +\endtf + +\proof +Let $A,B\in Y.$ +Let $s\in f^{-1}(A)\cap f^{-1}(B).$ +$f(s) \in A$ and $f(s)\in B,$ so $f(s) in A\cap B,$ and $s\in +f^{-1}(A\cap B).$ + +Now, to show the other direction, let $t\in f^{-1}(A\cap B).$ +Then, $f(t) \in A\cap B,$ so $f(t) \in A$ and $f(t)\in B,$ so $t\in +f^{-1}(A),$ and $t\in f^{-1}(B),$ and $t\in f^{-1}(A)\cap f^{-1}(B).$ + +We have shown these two sets are equal. +\endproof + +\tf Let $f: X\to Y$ be a function, and $A,$ $B$ be sets in the codomain +$Y.$ Then, $f^{-1}(A\cup B) = f^{-1}(A)\cup f^{-1}(B).$ +\endtf + +\proof +Let $s\in f^{-1}(A\cup B).$ Then, $f(s)\in A\cup B.$ +WLOG, let $f(s)\in A,$ so $s\in f^{-1}(A)\cup f^{-1}(B).$ + +The other direction is $s\in f^{-1}(A)\cup f^{-1}(B),$ and WLOG, $s\in +f^{-1}(A).$ +Then, $f(s)\in A,$ so $f(s)\in A\cup B,$ and $s\in f^{-1}(A\cup B).$ + +We have shown these two sets are equal. +\endproof + +\question{(Exercise 1.2.8) Here are two important definitions related to +a function $f: A\to B.$ The function $f$ is one-to-one (1-1, injective) +if $a_1\neq a_2$ in $A$ implies that $f(a_1)\neq f(a_2)$ in $B.$ The +function $f$ is onto (surjective) if, given any $b\in B,$ it is possible +to find an element $a\in A$ for which $f(a) = b.$ Give an example of +each, or state that the request is impossible.} + +I have assumed $0\in\bb N.$ + +\tf +$f: \bb N\to\bb N$ that is one-to-one but not onto. +\endtf + +$f(x) = 2x.$ + +\tf +$f: \bb N\to\bb N$ that is not one-to-one but is onto. +\endtf + +$f(x) = \left\lfloor {x\over 2}\right\rfloor.$ + +\tf +$f: \bb N\to\bb Z$ that is one-to-one and onto. +\endtf + +$f(x) = \left\lfloor {x+1\over 2}\right\rfloor (-1)^x.$ + +\question{(Exercise 1.2.10) Decide which of the following are true +statements. Provide a short justification for those that are valid and a +counterexample for those that are not:} + +\tf Two real numbers satisfy $a<b$ if and only if $a < b+\epsilon$ for +every $\epsilon>0.$ +\endtf + +False. Where $a=b,$ $\epsilon>0$ implies $a < b+\epsilon.$ + +\tf Two real numbers satisfy $a < b$ if $a<b+\epsilon$ for every +$\epsilon > 0.$ +\endtf + +False. Where $a=b,$ $\epsilon>0$ implies $a < b+\epsilon.$ + +\tf Two real numbers satisfy $a\leq b$ if and only if $a<b+\epsilon$ for +every $\epsilon>0.$ +\endtf + +\proof + +$(\Rightarrow)$ + +Let $a\leq b.$ If $\epsilon > 0,$ then $a < b + \epsilon.$ + +$(\Leftarrow)$ + +We will show the contrapositive. +Let $a > b.$ If $\epsilon > 0,$ then $a > b + \epsilon,$ or $a \geq b + +\epsilon.$ + +\endproof + +\question{(Exercise 1.3.2) Give an example of each of the following, or +state that the request is impossible.} + +\tf +A set $B$ with $\inf B\geq\sup B.$ +\endtf + +Let $B = \{0\}.$ $\inf B = \sup B = 0,$ so $\inf B\geq\sup B.$ + +\tf +A finite set that contains its infimum but not its supremum. +\endtf + +This is impossible. +All finite nonempty sets include their infimum and their supremum. + +\tf +A bounded subset of $\bb Q$ that contains its supremum but not its +infimum. +\endtf + +$A = \{2^{-n} : n\in\bb N\}$ is bounded (for all $a\in A,$ $|a|\leq 1$) +and it contains its supremum $1$ but not its infimum $0.$ + +\question{(1.3.7) Prove that if $a$ is an upper bound for $A,$ and if +$a$ is also an element of $A,$ then it must be that $a=\sup A.$} + +\proof +Let $a$ be an upper bound for $A.$ That is, for all $b\in A,$ $a\geq b.$ +Also let $a\in A.$ +Therefore all upper bounds $m$ must satisfy $m\geq a.$ + +These are the conditions of supremum, so $a$ is a supremum. +\endproof + +\question{(1.3.6) Given sets $A$ and $B,$ define $A+B = \{a+b:a\in +A,b\in B\}.$ Follow these steps to prove that if $A$ and $B$ are +nonempty and bounded above then $\sup(A+B)=\sup A + \sup B.$} + +\tf +Let $s = \sup A$ and $t = \sup B.$ Show $s+t$ is an upper bound for +$A+B.$ +\endtf +\proof +Let $a+b\in A+B.$ From the construction of $A+B,$ $a\in A$ and $b\in B.$ + +From definition of supremum, $a\leq s$ and $b\leq t.$ Therefore, +$a+b\leq s+t,$ giving $s+t$ is an upper bound for all elements of $A+B.$ +\endproof + +\tf +Now let $u$ be an arbitrary upper bound for $A+B,$ and temporarily fix +$a\in A.$ Show $t\leq u-a.$ +\endtf +\proof +Let $a+b\in A+B$ with fixed $a\in A.$ + +If $u$ is an upper bound for $A+B,$ then $a+b \leq u.$ + +As $t$ is the least upper bound of $B,$ for all $\epsilon > 0,$ we have +for some $b\in B,$ that $t-\epsilon < b.$ +Thus, $a+t-\epsilon < a+b \leq u.$ +$\epsilon$ may be reduced, and we obtain $a+t \leq u$ or $t\leq u-a.$ +\endproof + +\tf +Finally, show $\sup(A+B) = s+t.$ +\endtf +\proof + +Let $\epsilon > 0.$ +From definition of supremum, for some $a\in A,$ we have +$s-\epsilon < a.$ +From the last proof, $s-\epsilon+t < a+t \leq u.$ +Since $s+t-\epsilon < u$ for all $\epsilon > 0,$ $s+t\leq u.$ + +\endproof + +\tf +Construct another proof of this same fact using Lemma 1.3.8. +\endtf +\proof +Let $\epsilon > 0.$ + +From lemma 1.3.8, there exists $a\in A$ and $b\in B$ such that +$s-\epsilon/2 < a$ and $t-\epsilon/2 < b.$ +Since we know $s+t$ is an upper bound for $A+B,$ +and we may now show $s+t-\epsilon < a+b$ for all $a+b\in A+B.$ +The lemma tells us this makes $s+t$ a supremum for $A+B.$ +\endproof + +\question{(1.3.10, Cut Property) The Cut Property of the real numbers is +the following. If $A$ and $B$ are nonempty, disjoint sets with $A\cup +B=\bb R$ and $a<b$ for all $a\in A$ and $b\in B,$ then there exists $c\in\bb +R$ such that $x\leq c$ whenever $x\in A$ and $y\geq c$ whenever $y\in +B.$} + +\tf +Use the Axiom of Completeness to prove the Cut Property. +\endtf +\proof +Let $A$ and $B$ be sets satisfying the properties above. +We will find $s$ such that for all $a\in A,$ and for all $b\in B,$ +$a\leq s\leq b.$ + +All $b\in B$ are upper bounds for $A,$ so the axiom of completeness +tells us $A$ has a least upper bound we'll call $s = \sup A.$ +Since $A\cup B\in\bb R$ and $s\in\bb R,$ but $A\cap B = \emptyset$ (by +disjointedness), either $s\in A$ or $s\in B.$ + +WLOG, let $s\in A$ (we might just as easily have defined $s$ as the +greatest lower bound of $B$). +By construction, $s$ is an upper bound for $A,$ so for all $a\in A,$ $a +\leq s,$ and since $s\in A,$ from our definition of $B,$ for all $b\in B,$ +$s < b,$ giving us our cut. +\endproof + +\tf +Show that the implication goes the other way; that is, assume $\bb R$ +possesses the Cut Property and let $E$ be a nonempty set that is bounded +above. Prove $\sup E$ exists. +\endtf +\proof +Let $A = \bigcup_{e\in E} \{x\in\bb R: x \leq e\}.$ +Let $B$ be the complement of $A.$ +This creates a disjoint set with $A\cup B = \bb R.$ + +$E$ is bounded above, so we have $b$ such that for all $e\in E,$ $e < +b.$ +This makes $B$ nonempty, and $A$ is trivially nonempty if $E$ is +nonempty. + +We also have that all $b\in B$ and $a\in a$ satisfy $b>a$ because all +$b\in B$ satisfy $b>e$ for a some $e\in E,$ but $a \leq e$ in that same +case. +The cut property gives us $c$ between $A$ and $B$ such that $a\leq c\leq +b,$ and since $B$ contains all possible upper bounds for $A,$ this is a +least upper bound. + +\endproof + +\tf +The punchline of parts $(1)$ and $(2)$ is that the Cut Property could be +used in place of the Axiom of Completeness as the fundamental axiom that +distinguishes th ereal numbers from the rational numbers. To drive this +point home, give a concrete example showing that the Cut Property is not +a valid statement when $\bb R$ is replaced by $\bb Q.$ +\endtf +\proof +Let $A = \{x\in\bb Q : x<\sqrt 2\}$ and $B = \{x\in\bb Q : \sqrt 2\leq +x\}.$ +$A\cup B = \bb Q,$ and $A\cap B = \emptyset,$ and for all $a\in A$ and +$b\in B,$ $a<\sqrt 2\leq b,$ so this satisfies all of the conditions. + +However, the only number which is between $A$ and $B$ is $\sqrt 2,$ +and any nearby rational $r$ satisfies either $r>\sqrt 2$ (putting it in +$B$), or $r<\sqrt 2$ (putting it in $A$), telling us $\bb Q$ doesn't +hold the cut property. +\endproof + +\question{(1.3.11) Decide if the following statements about suprema and +infima are true or false. Give a short proof for those that are true. +For any that are false, supply an example where the claim in question +does not appear to hold.} + +\tf +If $A$ and $B$ are nonempty, bounded, and satisfy $A\subset B,$ then +$\sup A\leq\sup B.$ +\endtf +\proof +For all $a\in A,$ $a\in B,$ so by definition of supremum, $a\leq\sup B.$ +Therefore, $\sup B$ is an upper bound for $A,$ and $\sup A < \sup B,$ +again by definition of the supremum. +\endproof + +\tf +If $\sup A<\inf B$ for sets $A$ and $B,$ then there exists a $c\in\bb R$ +satisfying $a<c<b$ for all $a\in A$ and $b\in B.$ +\endtf +\proof +Let $\sup A<\inf B.$ Let $a\in A$ and $b\in B.$ Let $c = {\sup A + \inf +B\over 2}.$ + +From definitions of supremum and infimum, $a \leq \sup A < c < \inf B \leq +b,$ so $a < c < b.$ +\endproof + +\tf +If there exists $c\in\bb R$ satisfying $a<c<b$ for all $a\in A$ and +$b\in B,$ then $\sup A < \inf B.$ +\endtf + +False. Let $B = \{2^{-n} : n\in\bb N\}$ and $A = \{-b : b\in B\}.$ + +For all $a\in A$ and $b\in B,$ $a < 0 < b,$ but $\sup A = \inf B = 0.$ + +\bye |