Prove R is irreflexive iff R ∩ idA = ∅. If idA={ ∈ A x A |a=b}

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Chapter5: Rings, Integral Domains, And Fields
Section5.3: The Field Of Quotients Of An Integral Domain
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Prove R is irreflexive iff R ∩ idA = ∅.

If idA={<a,b> ∈ A x A |a=b}

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