Let A and B be two nonempty sets, f: A → B be a function and R be an equivalence relation on the set B. For r1, c2 E A, we put xRx2 if and only if f(x1)Rf(x2). Show that R' is an equivalence relation on the set A.

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Let A and B be two nonempty sets, f: A B be a function and R be an equivalence
relation on the set B. For x1, x2 e A, we put
xRx2 if and only if f(x1)Rf(x2).
Show that R' is an equivalence relation on the set A.
Transcribed Image Text:Let A and B be two nonempty sets, f: A B be a function and R be an equivalence relation on the set B. For x1, x2 e A, we put xRx2 if and only if f(x1)Rf(x2). Show that R' is an equivalence relation on the set A.
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