Define the relation R over integers as follows: R = { (a, b) | |a - b| < 5 } Determine if R is (a) reflexive, (b) irreflexive, (c) symmetric, (d) anti-symmetric and (e) transitive

Elements Of Modern Algebra
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Chapter1: Fundamentals
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Define the relation R over integers as follows:
R = { (a, b) | |a - b| < 5 }
Determine if R is (a) reflexive, (b) irreflexive, (c) symmetric, (d) anti-symmetric and (e) transitive
Transcribed Image Text:Define the relation R over integers as follows: R = { (a, b) | |a - b| < 5 } Determine if R is (a) reflexive, (b) irreflexive, (c) symmetric, (d) anti-symmetric and (e) transitive
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