Define a relation on Z as follows: For m,n ∈ Z, m∼n ⇐⇒ 5|(m−n). (5.1) Prove that ∼ is an equivalence relation. (5.2) List 5 elements in the equivalence class [3]. (5.3) How many equivalence classes are there? List them.

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Define a relation on Z as follows: For m,n ∈ Z, m∼n ⇐⇒ 5|(m−n). (5.1) Prove that ∼ is an equivalence relation. (5.2) List 5 elements in the equivalence class [3]. (5.3) How many equivalence classes are there? List them.

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