Define a relation R on Z requiring that aRb, a, b ∈ Z, if 2|(a + b). Prove that R is an equivalence relation and identify all its equivalence classes.
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Reflexivity: We need to show that aRa for all a ∈ Z. Since a + a = 2a, and 2|(2a), we have aRa. Thus, R is reflexive. Show more…
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