1. Let R be the relation on Z defined by a) b) mRn if and only if mn > 0 or m = n = 0. Prove that R is an equivalence relation. How many distinct equivalence classes are there? What are they?

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Let R be the relation on Z defined by
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b)
mRn if and only if mn > 0 or m = n = 0.
Prove that R is an equivalence relation.
How many distinct equivalence classes are there? What are they?
Transcribed Image Text:1. Let R be the relation on Z defined by a) b) mRn if and only if mn > 0 or m = n = 0. Prove that R is an equivalence relation. How many distinct equivalence classes are there? What are they?
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