9. Let R+ denote the set of positive real numbers. Define a relation E on R+ as follows: a Eb if and only if a = ba. Determine whether E is reflexive, symmetric, and/or transitive. For each property you must give sufficient justification for your answer.

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9. Let R denote the set of positive real numbers. Define a relation E on R+ as follows: a Eb
if and only if a = ba. Determine whether E is reflexive, symmetric, and/or transitive. For each property
you must give sufficient justification for your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:9. Let R denote the set of positive real numbers. Define a relation E on R+ as follows: a Eb if and only if a = ba. Determine whether E is reflexive, symmetric, and/or transitive. For each property you must give sufficient justification for your answer.
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