r/mathshelp • • 4h ago

Mathematical Concepts Real Analysis doubt (Bartle & Sherbert)

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Hello guys. I have a doubt trying to solve this problem:

"Let f,g be functions such that (gof)(x) = x for all x in the Domain of f and (fog)(y) = y for all y in the domain of f. Prove that g= f^-1."

This is the 24th problem in section 1.1 of Bartle & Sherbert's intro to real analysis (if you want a little more info about the problem).

I got stucked and looked upon the solutions for a hint.

I understoos nearly all the process but I don't quite get the end of the proof.

First, I proved that (gof) is injective, so I can use the fact that f is injective, and I also proved that (fog) is surjective to use that g is surjective.

The part that I didn't get was to see that f: Dom(f) --> Dom(g) is bijective and therefore g=f^-1.

How can I know that f: Dom(f) --> Dom(g) ?


r/mathshelp • • 14h ago

Homework Help (Unanswered) Can anyone explain me why we consider equal sign as "the ans is " sign for eg x=4 does not say that x is 4 but talks about the equality of value ..why we skip the logic and get straight up say x is 4 seeing x=4 ..the value of x is still 4 but follows after the equality

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r/mathshelp • • 22h ago

Homework Help (Unanswered) NEED HELP

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We got this assignment and it's due in 20 minutes, but none of us can seem to solve it. Even just the process or steps to solve it is ok. I just need some backbone.