Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let AA and BB be non-empty sets and let f:A→Bf:A\to B be an arbitrary function. a. (i) State the definition of the identity function on a set AA. b. (ii) Prove that f∘IA=ff\circ I_{A}=f and name the set on which both sides are defined. c. (iii) Prove that IB∘f=fI_{B}\circ f=f and name the set on which both sides are defined. d. (iv) Explain briefly why the equalities in parts (ii) and (iii) do not contradict the fact that, in general, function composition is not commutative.

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