"Let R be the relation defined on Z by aRb if a + b is even. Show that R is an equivalence relation and determine the distinct equivalence classes." I know how to show the equivalence relation, however I have no idea how to approach determining the distinct equivalence classes?
"Let R be the relation defined on Z by aRb if a + b is even. Show that R is an equivalence relation and determine the distinct equivalence classes." I know how to show the equivalence relation, however I have no idea how to approach determining the distinct equivalence classes?
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"Let R be the relation defined on Z by aRb if a + b is even. Show that R is an equivalence relation and
determine the distinct equivalence classes."
I know how to show the equivalence relation, however I have no idea how to approach determining the distinct equivalence classes?
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what are the steps you take to find the equivalence classes? I still don't really understand why and how we find the equivalence classes
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