4) Suppose R ={(a,b) €Z×Z:b-a is divisible by 3}, show that R is an equivalence relation on Z. Identify all distinct equivalence classes of R.

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4) Suppose R={(a,b) e ZxZ:b-a is divisible by 3}, show that R is an equivalence
relation on Z. Identify all distinct equivalence classes of R.
Transcribed Image Text:4) Suppose R={(a,b) e ZxZ:b-a is divisible by 3}, show that R is an equivalence relation on Z. Identify all distinct equivalence classes of R.
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