Relationship between Lub of A and Glb of B | Set Theory Homework Solution

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In summary, the Lub (least upper bound) of a set A is the smallest element that is greater than or equal to all elements in A, while the Glb (greatest lower bound) of a set B is the largest element that is less than or equal to all elements in B. The Lub of A can be calculated by finding the supremum (least upper bound) of A, while the Glb of B can be calculated by finding the infimum (greatest lower bound) of B. The Lub of A is always greater than or equal to the Glb of B, and they can be equal only if the sets A and B are "adjacent". These concepts are important in defining the properties of sets and their
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Two sets A and B.
B contain al the upper bound of A.

whats is the relationship between the lub of A and the glb of B


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I am little bit confused , help please
 
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I'm assuming we're talking about the real numbers.

Does A=[0,1] and B=(1,∞) satisfy you're requirement?

What about A=[0,1) and B=[1,∞)? In this case in particular, what is the lub of A?

What about A=[0,1] and B=[1,∞)?

And what about A=[0,1] and B=[.5,∞)?
 
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FAQ: Relationship between Lub of A and Glb of B | Set Theory Homework Solution

1. What is the definition of the Lub of A and Glb of B in set theory?

The Lub (least upper bound) of a set A is the smallest element that is greater than or equal to all elements in A. The Glb (greatest lower bound) of a set B is the largest element that is less than or equal to all elements in B.

2. How is the Lub of A and Glb of B calculated?

The Lub of A can be calculated by first finding the supremum (least upper bound) of A, which is the smallest element that is greater than or equal to all elements in A. If the supremum is in A, then it is also the Lub. Otherwise, the Lub is the next smallest element after the supremum. The Glb of B can be calculated in a similar manner, by finding the infimum (greatest lower bound) of B.

3. What is the relationship between the Lub of A and Glb of B?

The Lub of A and Glb of B are related in that the Lub of A is always greater than or equal to the Glb of B. This means that the Lub of A can be seen as an upper bound for B, while the Glb of B is a lower bound for A.

4. Can the Lub of A and Glb of B be equal?

Yes, it is possible for the Lub of A and Glb of B to be equal if there is an element that is both the greatest lower bound and least upper bound of the sets A and B. In this case, the sets A and B are said to be "adjacent".

5. How is the Lub of A and Glb of B used in set theory?

The Lub of A and Glb of B are important concepts in set theory as they help to define the properties of sets and their elements. They also play a crucial role in the definition of limits and continuity in calculus, and are used in various other branches of mathematics such as analysis, topology, and algebra.

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