Consider  the relation R={(a, b),(a, c),(c, b),(b, c)} on  the set A={a, b, c}. Is R reflexive? Is R symmetric?  Is R transitive? Justify each answer with a proof or counterexample

Elements Of Modern Algebra
8th Edition
ISBN:9781285463230
Author:Gilbert, Linda, Jimmie
Publisher:Gilbert, Linda, Jimmie
Chapter1: Fundamentals
Section1.7: Relations
Problem 20E: Give an example of a relation R on a nonempty set A that is symmetric and transitive, but not...
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Consider  the relation R={(a, b),(a, c),(c, b),(b, c)} on  the set A={a, b, c}. Is R reflexive? Is R symmetric?  Is R transitive? Justify each answer with a proof or counterexample

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