Math Problem Statement
The following is the group table of a group whose elements are fe;x1;x2; : : : ;x7g, where e is the identity: e x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7 e e x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7 x1 x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7 e x2 x2 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7 e x1 x3 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7 e x1 x2 x4 x4 x5 x6 x7 e x1 x2 x3 x5 x5 x6 x7 e x1 x2 x3 x4 x6 x6 x7 e x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 x7 x7 e x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 x6 (a) Express each of the following elements in terms of one element from fe;x1;x2; : : : ;x7g. (x5)2 (x4)3 (x5)(x4) (x4)(x5) (x5)1 (b) Find all elements x such that x3 = e. Enter N if no such element exists. (c) Find all elements x such that x2 = x5. Enter N if no such element exists. (d) Find all elements x such that x3 = x4. Enter N if no such element exists.
Solution
To solve the given problem based on the group table, let us carefully analyze and compute the results.
(a) Express the elements in terms of :
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To find , locate in the row of :- From the table: .
So, .
- From the table: .
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To find :- From the table: .
- Then, .
So, .
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To find :- From the table: .
So, .
- From the table: .
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To find :- From the table: .
So, .
- From the table: .
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To find the inverse of , locate the element in the row of that gives when multiplied by :- From the table: .
So, .
- From the table: .
(b) Find all elements such that :
For , compute cubes of all elements in the group:
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- (verify from the table).
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- (calculated above).
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All elements satisfy : .
(c) Find all elements such that :
For , compute squares of all elements :
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No elements satisfy : .
(d) Find all elements such that :
For , compute cubes of all elements :
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No elements satisfy : .
Final Answers:
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(d) .
Would you like me to verify any calculations or provide further clarification?
- What is the significance of in a group structure?
- How do you verify the inverse of an element in a group?
- Can there be a group where no element satisfies ?
- Why is the identity element important when interpreting group tables?
- How does this group table compare to a cyclic group structure?
Tip: Always check the closure property and inverses to ensure a valid group operation.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Group Theory
Algebraic Structures
Group Operations
Element Inverses
Formulas
Group operation table rules: a*b = element from the group
Inverse: x * x^(-1) = e
Powers in groups: x^n = x * x * ... * x (n times)
Theorems
Group Closure Property
Associative Property of Groups
Existence of Identity and Inverses in Groups
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate (Abstract Algebra)