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13. Let R be a relation on Z × Z be defined as (a, b) R...

13. Let R be a relation on Z × Z be defined as (a, b) R (c, d) if and only if a + d = b + c.

a. Prove that R is an equivalence relation on Z × Z.

b. Determine [(2, 3)].

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