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The relation 'is equal to' on any set of numbers is:

Answer: An equivalence relation.

  • A An equivalence relation
  • B Symmetric only
  • C Transitive only
  • D Not a relation at all

Correct answer: A. An equivalence relation

Explanation: Equality is reflexive, symmetric and transitive, making it the standard example of an equivalence relation.

Concept context

Types of relations, equivalence classes, one-one and onto functions, composition, and invertible functions

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