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WBJEE · Maths · Sets and Relations

Let \(R\) be a relation defined on the set \(Z\) of all integers and \(x R y,\) when \(x+2 y\) is divisible by 3 , then

  1. A \(R\) is not transitive
  2. B \(A\) is symmetric only
  3. C \(R\) is an equivalence relation
  4. D \(A\) is not an equivalence relation
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(C) \(R\) is an equivalence relation

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Reflexivity For reflexive \((x, x) \in R .\) \(x+2 x=3 x\) which is divisible by 3. \(\Rightarrow\) xRx \(\in R\) Hence, xRy is reflexive. Symmetric Let \(x+2 y=3 \lambda\) \(\Rightarrow \quad x=3 \lambda-2 y\)…