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CUET · MATHS · PYQ PAPER 2023

Consider the relation R in the set Z of integers which is given by \(R=\{(a, b): 2\) divides \(a-b\}\).
Choose the correct option for the relation \(R\) :

  1. A Not reflexive
  2. B Reflexive but not symmetric
  3. C Reflexive, symmetric but not transitive
  4. D Equivalence relation
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(D) Equivalence relation

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Reflexivity: \(a-a = 0\) \(2 \text{ divides } 0\). Thus \((a,a) \in R\). R is reflexive. Symmetry: If \((a,b) \in R\), then \(a-b = 2k\) for some \(k \in Z\). \(b-a = -(a-b) = -2k\). Since \(-k \in Z\), \(2 \text{ divides } b-a\). Thus \((b,a) \in R\). R is symmetric.…
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