Please Solve RD Sharma Class 12 Chapter Relation Exercise 1.2 Question 17 Maths Textbook Solution.
Answer: Hence prove, R is an equivalence relation.
Hint: To prove an equivalence relation it is necessary that the given relation should be reflexive, symmetric and transitive.
Explanation:
Given:
(i) Test for reflexivity
Hence, R is a reflexive relation.
(ii) Test for symmetric
Hence, R is a symmetric relation.
(iii) Test for transitivity
Dividing (i) and (ii), we get
From (i), (ii) & (iii)