8. Let A be a set of nonzero integers and let R be a relation on A × A defined by (a, b)R(c, d) whenever ad = bc. Show thatR is an equivalence relation. That is, R is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive.

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Q: for an equivalence relation R on A, both sets, the class of equivalence classes of R —A/R— is a set.

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Q: that P ◦ Q is an equivalence relation on X iff P ◦ Q = Q ◦ P

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Q: 9.15. A relation R is defined on Z by a Rbif |a – b| < 2. Which of the properties reflexive,…

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Q: 6. (a) Let ~ be the relation on Mat2(R) defined by: A ~ B if and only if the (2, 1) entry of A – B"…

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Q: - Let and x be relations on Z defined as follows: For a, be Z, a~b if and only if 2 divides a +b. •…

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