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If R is a relation on a set A, prove that R is symmetric iff `R^-1` = R.

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  18. If R is the relation in N xx N defined by (a, b) R (c,d) if and only i...

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  19. Show that the relation R defined by (a, b) R(c,d)implies a+d=b+c in...

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