Let A be a set and R be a symmetric and transitive relation on A. Prove the following statement: If for all a ∈ A, there exists b ∈ A with (a,b) ∈ R, then R is an equivalence relation.

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Chapter2: The Integers
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Let A be a set and R be a symmetric and transitive relation on A. Prove the following statement:

If for all a ∈ A, there exists b ∈ A with (a,b) ∈ R, then R is an equivalence relation.

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