11. Let A be a nonempty set and let ~ be an equivalence relation on A. Prove each of the following: (a) For each a, b eE A, a × b if and only if [a] N [b] = Ø. (b) For each a, b e A, if [a] # [b], then [a] N [b] = Ø. (c) For each a, b e A, if [a] N [b] 7 Ø then [a] = [b].

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11. Let A be a nonempty set and let ~ be an equivalence relation on A. Prove
each of the following:
(a) For each a, b e A, a × b if and only if [a] N [b] = Ø.
(b) For each a, b e A, if [a] # [b], then [a] N [b] = Ø.
(c) For each a, b e A, if [a] N [b] # Ø then [a] = [b].
Transcribed Image Text:11. Let A be a nonempty set and let ~ be an equivalence relation on A. Prove each of the following: (a) For each a, b e A, a × b if and only if [a] N [b] = Ø. (b) For each a, b e A, if [a] # [b], then [a] N [b] = Ø. (c) For each a, b e A, if [a] N [b] # Ø then [a] = [b].
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