(b) Let {A₁, A2,...} be a partition of a set X, and R the relation {(x, y) = X²: there exists j such that x € A, and y ≤ A; }. Prove that R is an equivalence relation.

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(b) Let {A₁, A2,...} be a partition of a set X, and R the relation
{(x, y) = X²: there exists j such that x € A, and y € A; }.
Prove that R is an equivalence relation.
Transcribed Image Text:(b) Let {A₁, A2,...} be a partition of a set X, and R the relation {(x, y) = X²: there exists j such that x € A, and y € A; }. Prove that R is an equivalence relation.
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