Let R be the relation defined on the set of real numbers by xRy iff x=y or xy=1

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Give the equivalence class of 3, -2/3, and 0.

I'm unsure if the equivalence classes for these should just be {3,3}, {2/3,2/3}, and {0,0}. If they extended to the xy=1 condition, I'm unsure about what they would look like in that case. Any help would be appreciated!

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Several comments here.

First, it would be good to verify that $ R$ is indeed an equivalence relation.

Second, you note sets like $\{0,0\}$... While this is not incorrect, you should notice that for whatever element $a$, you have $\{a,a\}=\{a\}$.

Third, the equivalence class you mentioned are not correct. For example you have $$\overline{3}=\{3,1/3\}$$

Fourth, the equivalence class of $0$ is a "special case". Do you see why?