Define a relation on N×N as follows: (a, b)R(c,d) ⇐⇒ a+d = b+c . Is (3,6)R(3,5)? Explain why.  Prove that R is an equivalence relation and list 3 elements that belong to the equivalence class [(1,2)].

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Define a relation on N×N as follows: (a, b)R(c,d) ⇐⇒ a+d = b+c . Is (3,6)R(3,5)? Explain why.  Prove that R is an equivalence relation and list 3 elements that belong to the equivalence class [(1,2)].

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