[Math] Prove a relation using an equivalence relation

equivalence-relations

Prove the relation define on $\mathbb{R} \!\,^2$ by $$(x_1,y_1) \sim(x_2,y_2) \Leftrightarrow x_1^2+y_1^2=x_2^2+y_2^2$$ is an equivalence relation

Ok, so I know what an equivalence relation is. It must be:
reflexive
symmetric
transitive

But I don't get how to prove the relation defined on $\mathbb{R} \!\,^2$. I think I am just over thinking this. Any tips on how to get started?

Reflexive: $x^2+y^2=x^2+y^2$

Symmetric: $x^2+y^2=y^2+x^2$

Transitive: $x^2+y^2=y^2+z^2=x^2+z^2$

Best Answer

Tol prove it's reflexive, let $(x, y)$ be any point of $R^2$,. You want to show that $(x, y) \sim (x, y)$. Write that out: it says that

$$x^2 + y^2 = x^2 + y^2$$

which is evidently true. So you've proved reflexivity. Now...you give symmetry a try,...