Let Z be the set of integers. Consider R = {(x, y) e Z × Z: 7 divides x-y}C Z × Z. Show that R is an equivalence relation on Z.

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Let Z be the set of integers. Consider
R = {(x, y) e Z × Z: 7 divides x-y}SZ x Z.
Show that R is an equivalence relation on Z.
Transcribed Image Text:Let Z be the set of integers. Consider R = {(x, y) e Z × Z: 7 divides x-y}SZ x Z. Show that R is an equivalence relation on Z.
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