Let R be the relation on the set of ordered pairs of positive integers such that ((?, ?), (?, ?)) ∈ ? if and only if a+d = b+c. Show R is an equivalence relation.
Let R be the relation on the set of ordered pairs of positive integers such that ((?, ?), (?, ?)) ∈ ? if and only if a+d = b+c. Show R is an equivalence relation.
Elements Of Modern Algebra
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Chapter1: Fundamentals
Section1.7: Relations
Problem 11E: Let be a relation defined on the set of all integers by if and only if sum of and is odd. Decide...
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Let R be the relation on the set of ordered pairs of positive integers such that
((?, ?), (?, ?)) ∈ ? if and only if a+d = b+c. Show R is an equivalence relation.
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