Let x1, x2, y1, y2 be real numbers. The expression (x1, y1) ~ (x2, y2) means that x12 + y12 = x22 + y22. Prove that the relation ~ is an equivalence relation on R2.

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Let x1, x2, y1, y2 be real numbers. The expression (x1, y1) ~ (x2, y2) means that x12 + y12 = x22 + y22. Prove that the relation ~ is an equivalence relation on R2.

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