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show that R is an equivaence relation R defined on the set `S={1,2,3,4,5}` given by `R={(a,b):|a-b|` is even } is an equivalence relation . |
Answer» (i) `|a-a|=0,` which is even .SO a R a. (ii) a R b`implies |a-b|` is even `implies |-(a-b)|` is even `implies ` b R a. (iii) a R b,b R c `implies |a-b|is even and |b-c| is even `implies (A-b)` is even `implies (a-c) ` is even ` implies a R c.` |
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