Define a relation T on the set of integers as follows: rTs if and only if 4 (m-n) (4 divides m-n) Determine if this relation is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive. Please show your work.

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Define a relation T on the set of integers as follows:
rTs if and only if 4 (mn) (4 divides m-n)
Determine if this relation is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive. Please show your work.
Transcribed Image Text:Define a relation T on the set of integers as follows: rTs if and only if 4 (mn) (4 divides m-n) Determine if this relation is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive. Please show your work.
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