11.Let X be a set and be an equivalence relation on X. Prove that forx,yEX, if xy, then [x][y] = 0.

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Elements Of Modern Algebra

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Section1.7: Relations

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11. Let X be a set and be an equivalence relation on X. Prove that for x,y e X, if xy, then [x][y] = 0.