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1 14 Equivalence Relations Tom Lewis Fall Term 2010 Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

2 Outline 1 The definition 2 Congruence modulo n 3 Has-the-same-size-as 4 Equivalence classes 5 Some theorems 6 Partitioning by equivalence classes Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

3 The definition Quote Equivalence relations are ubiquitous. They are like the air we breathe; we hardly take notice. Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

4 The definition Quote Equivalence relations are ubiquitous. They are like the air we breathe; we hardly take notice. Example Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

5 The definition Quote Equivalence relations are ubiquitous. They are like the air we breathe; we hardly take notice. Example Equivalence of logical propositions. Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

6 The definition Quote Equivalence relations are ubiquitous. They are like the air we breathe; we hardly take notice. Example Equivalence of logical propositions. Congruence of triangles in geometry. Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

7 The definition Quote Equivalence relations are ubiquitous. They are like the air we breathe; we hardly take notice. Example Equivalence of logical propositions. Congruence of triangles in geometry. Equivalence of systems of equations in linear algebra. Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

8 The definition Quote Equivalence relations are ubiquitous. They are like the air we breathe; we hardly take notice. Example Equivalence of logical propositions. Congruence of triangles in geometry. Equivalence of systems of equations in linear algebra. Equivalence of measureable functions in analysis. Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

9 The definition Quote Equivalence relations are ubiquitous. They are like the air we breathe; we hardly take notice. Example Equivalence of logical propositions. Congruence of triangles in geometry. Equivalence of systems of equations in linear algebra. Equivalence of measureable functions in analysis. Equivalence of time on the clock. Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

10 The definition Definition (Equivalence relation) Let R be a relation on a set A. We say R is an equivalence relation provided it is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive. Thus: Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

11 The definition Definition (Equivalence relation) Let R be a relation on a set A. We say R is an equivalence relation provided it is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive. Thus: ara for all a A. Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

12 The definition Definition (Equivalence relation) Let R be a relation on a set A. We say R is an equivalence relation provided it is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive. Thus: ara for all a A. arb implies bra for all a, b A. Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

13 The definition Definition (Equivalence relation) Let R be a relation on a set A. We say R is an equivalence relation provided it is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive. Thus: ara for all a A. arb implies bra for all a, b A. If arb and brc, then arc. Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

14 Congruence modulo n Definition Let n be a positive integer. We say that the integers x is congruent modulo n to y, denoted by x y (mod n) provided n y x. Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

15 Congruence modulo n Definition Let n be a positive integer. We say that the integers x is congruent modulo n to y, denoted by x y (mod n) provided n y x. Theorem Let n be a positive integer. The relation {(a, b) Z Z : a b (mod n)} is an equivalence relation. Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

16 Has-the-same-size-as Definition Let Ω be a set and let P be its power set. Given A, B P, define a relation R on P by (A, B) R provided that A = B. In other words, A and B are related provided that they have the same size. This is called the has-the-same-size-as relation. Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

17 Has-the-same-size-as Definition Let Ω be a set and let P be its power set. Given A, B P, define a relation R on P by (A, B) R provided that A = B. In other words, A and B are related provided that they have the same size. This is called the has-the-same-size-as relation. Theorem The has-the-same-size-as relation is an equivalence relation. Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

18 Equivalence classes Definition Let R be an equivalence relation on a set A and let a A. The equivalence class of a, denoted by [a], is the set of all elements of A that are related to a through the relation R; that is, [a] = {x A : xra} Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

19 Equivalence classes Definition Let R be an equivalence relation on a set A and let a A. The equivalence class of a, denoted by [a], is the set of all elements of A that are related to a through the relation R; that is, [a] = {x A : xra} Problem Finish the theorem: x [a] if and only if... Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

20 Equivalence classes Problem For the congruence modulo 3 relation, what is the equivalence class of 0? of 1? of 2? of 3? Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

21 Equivalence classes Problem For the congruence modulo 3 relation, what is the equivalence class of 0? of 1? of 2? of 3? Problem For the has-the-same-size-as relation on the power set of {a, b, c, d, e}, what is the equivalence class of {a, d}? of {b, c, e}? of? Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

22 Some theorems Theorem Let R be an equivalence relation on a set A and let a A. Then a [a]. Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

23 Some theorems Theorem Let R be an equivalence relation on a set A and let a A. Then a [a]. Theorem Let R be an equivalence relation on a set A and let a, b A. Then arb if and only if [a] = [b]. Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

24 Some theorems Theorem Let R be an equivalence relation on a set A and let a A. Then a [a]. Theorem Let R be an equivalence relation on a set A and let a, b A. Then arb if and only if [a] = [b]. Theorem Let R be an equivalence relation on a set A and let a, x, y A. If x, y [a], then xry. (Exercise 14.9) Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

25 Some theorems Theorem Let R be an equivalence relation on a set A and let a A. Then a [a]. Theorem Let R be an equivalence relation on a set A and let a, b A. Then arb if and only if [a] = [b]. Theorem Let R be an equivalence relation on a set A and let a, x, y A. If x, y [a], then xry. (Exercise 14.9) Theorem Let R be an equivalence relation on a set A and suppose [a] [b]. Then [a] = [b]. Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

26 Partitioning by equivalence classes Definition A partition of a set A is a collection of nonempty, pairwise disjoint subsets of A whose union is A. Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

27 Partitioning by equivalence classes Definition A partition of a set A is a collection of nonempty, pairwise disjoint subsets of A whose union is A. Theorem Let R be an equivalence relation on a set A. The equivalence classes of R form a partition of A. Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

28 Partitioning by equivalence classes Definition A partition of a set A is a collection of nonempty, pairwise disjoint subsets of A whose union is A. Theorem Let R be an equivalence relation on a set A. The equivalence classes of R form a partition of A. Problem Partition the power set of {a, b, c} into the equivalence classes of the has-the-same-size-as relation. Tom Lewis () 14 Equivalence Relations Fall Term / 10

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