Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let NN denote the set of all natural numbers. Define a relation RR on NN by a R ba\,R\,b if and only if a+ba + b is an even integer. a. (i) Show that RR is reflexive on NN. b. (ii) Verify that RR is symmetric on NN. c. (iii) Establish that RR is transitive on NN. d. (iv) Conclude whether RR is an equivalence relation on NN. If it is, write the equivalence class containing the element 33.

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