Is the relation reflexive, symmetric, transitive

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The relation defined by the set {(x,y) ∈ Z x Z: x + y = 10} is not reflexive, as it only holds true for specific pairs like (5,5). It is symmetric because for any x and y that satisfy xRy, the reverse yRx also holds true, given the condition x + y = 10. However, the relation is not transitive, as the existence of xRy and yRx does not guarantee that x is related to itself.

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Indicate which of the following relations on the given sets are reflexive on a given set, which are symmetric and which are transitive.

{(x,y)\inZxZ: x+y=10}

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It is not reflexive because the only 5R5.
It is symmetric because any xRy and yRx where x+y=10.
It is not transitive because any xRy and yRx, x is not related to x.
 
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