M is the relation defined on Z as follows: a M b ⇐⇒ a ≡ b mod 5. (1) Prove that M is an equivalence relation. (2) Find the equivalence classe

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M is the relation defined on Z as follows:
a M b ⇐⇒ a ≡ b mod 5.
(1) Prove that M is an equivalence relation.
(2) Find the equivalence classes

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