Define a relation R on Z as follows: For all integers m and n, m R n ⇔ 2| (m − n). a) True or False: 5 R 10 . EXPLAIN. b) Prove that R is symmetric.

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Define a relation R on Z as follows: For all integers m and n, m R n ⇔ 2| (m − n).
a) True or False: 5 R 10 . EXPLAIN.
b) Prove that R is symmetric.

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