Practice Examples of Equivalence Classes - 21.5 | 21. Equivalence Relation | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 1
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Question 1

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What does it mean for a relation to be reflexive?

💡 Hint: Think about a number interacting with itself.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of an equivalence class in mod 3.

💡 Hint: Consider what results when you divide the integers by 3.

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Question 1

What property states that if a is related to b, then b is also related to a?

  • Reflexivity
  • Symmetry
  • Transitivity

💡 Hint: Think about how relationships mirror each other.

Question 2

True or False: An equivalence class can be empty.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the property of every equivalence class.

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Question 1

Given the relation a ≡ b (mod 4), determine whether pairs (6, 10) and (2, 6) belong to the same equivalence class. Justify your answer.

💡 Hint: Check the remainder of each number when divided by 4.

Question 2

Prove that all integers can be classified under an equivalence relation based on their remainders when divided by n for any integer n > 0.

💡 Hint: Utilize a proof by contradiction regarding shared remainders.

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