Define a relation R on the set of all integers Z as follows: for all integers m and n, m R n → m = n (mod 3) Prove that R is an equivalence relation.

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Chapter2: The Integers
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Define a relation R on the set of all integers Z as follows:
for all integers m and n, m R n → m = n (mod 3)
Prove that R is an equivalence relation.
Transcribed Image Text:Define a relation R on the set of all integers Z as follows: for all integers m and n, m R n → m = n (mod 3) Prove that R is an equivalence relation.
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