5. Let X be the set of all subsets of Z. Define a relation R on X as follows: Given two subsets of integers A and B, ARB if and only if An BC = Ø. Is R an equivalence relation? Prove or disprove.

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5. Let \( X \) be the set of all subsets of \( \mathbb{Z} \). Define a relation \( R \) on \( X \) as follows: Given two subsets of integers \( A \) and \( B \), \( A \, R \, B \) if and only if \( A \cap B^c = \emptyset \). Is \( R \) an equivalence relation? Prove or disprove.
Transcribed Image Text:5. Let \( X \) be the set of all subsets of \( \mathbb{Z} \). Define a relation \( R \) on \( X \) as follows: Given two subsets of integers \( A \) and \( B \), \( A \, R \, B \) if and only if \( A \cap B^c = \emptyset \). Is \( R \) an equivalence relation? Prove or disprove.
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