R.1. Consider the relation R = {(x,y): x,y eR & x² = y*}. Prove that R is an equivalence relation on the set of real numbers, and describe its equivalence classes.

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R.1. Consider the relation R = {(x,y):x,y eR & x² = y}. Prove that R is an equivalence
relation on the set of real numbers, and describe its equivalence classes.
Transcribed Image Text:R.1. Consider the relation R = {(x,y):x,y eR & x² = y}. Prove that R is an equivalence relation on the set of real numbers, and describe its equivalence classes.
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