Define a relation R on Z by declaring that xRy if and only if x^2 ≡ y^2 (mod 3). (a) Prove that R is an equivalence relation. (b) Find the equivalence classes [0] and [1]. (c) Determine if 0 or 1 is in the equivalence class [2022].

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 Define a relation R on Z by declaring that xRy if and only if x^2 ≡ y^2 (mod 3).

(a) Prove that R is an equivalence relation.

(b) Find the equivalence classes [0] and [1].

(c) Determine if 0 or 1 is in the equivalence class [2022].

(a) Prove that R is an equivalence relation.
(b) How many distinct equivalence classes are there for R?
(c) Find the smallest positive integer n such that [2022] = [n].
Transcribed Image Text:(a) Prove that R is an equivalence relation. (b) How many distinct equivalence classes are there for R? (c) Find the smallest positive integer n such that [2022] = [n].
Define a relation R on Z by declaring that xRy if and only if x² = y? (mod 3).
Transcribed Image Text:Define a relation R on Z by declaring that xRy if and only if x² = y? (mod 3).
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