Define a relation R on the integers Z saying that (m, n) is in R if m2 is equivalent to n2 (mod 7). Show that R is an equivalence relation, and identify the equivalence classes of R.

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Define a relation R on the integers Z saying that (m, n) is in R if m2 is equivalent to n2 (mod 7). Show that R is an equivalence relation, and identify the equivalence classes of R. 

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First to prove the relation, R, on set of integers Z is equivalence relation. R is defined as:

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Check whether the relation R is reflexive symmetric and transitive.

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Now similarly check if R is transitive as.

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