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Class 12 Maths · Relations And Functions · Long Answer #216

On A={1,…,12}, define aRb iff 3 divides a−b. Prove equivalence and find [1].

✅ Step-by-Step Solution

Final Answer: Equivalence; [1]={1,4,7,10}.
  1. The diagonal differences are 0, so reflexivity holds.
  2. If a−b=3k, then b−a=3(−k), proving symmetry. If also b−c=3l, then a−c=3(k+l), proving transitivity.
  3. The condition 3|(x−1) with x∈A gives x=1,4,7,10.
  4. Thus R is an equivalence relation and [1]={1,4,7,10}.

📋 CBSE Stepwise Marking Scheme

  • [0.5 marks] The diagonal differences are 0, so reflexivity holds.
  • [1 mark] If a−b=3k, then b−a=3(−k), proving symmetry. If also b−c=3l, then a−c=3(k+l), proving transitivity.
  • [1 mark] The condition 3|(x−1) with x∈A gives x=1,4,7,10.
  • [0.5 marks] Thus R is an equivalence relation and [1]={1,4,7,10}.

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