Math Problem Statement

Find the group of invertible elements in the ring \( \mathbb{Z}_{32} \). Determine whether the non-invertible elements form an ideal.

Solution

The image asks about the group of invertible elements in the ring Z32\mathbb{Z}_{32}, along with other related questions about its structure.

Solution:

  1. Invertible Elements in Z32\mathbb{Z}_{32}: The invertible elements in Zn\mathbb{Z}_{n} are the integers aa such that gcd(a,n)=1\gcd(a, n) = 1. In this case, n=32n = 32.

    The integers less than 32 and coprime to 32 are: 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21,23,25,27,29,311, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31

    Thus, there are φ(32)=16\varphi(32) = 16 invertible elements, where φ\varphi is the Euler totient function.

  2. Structure of U(Z32)U(\mathbb{Z}_{32}): The group of invertible elements, U(Z32)U(\mathbb{Z}_{32}), is isomorphic to: U(Z32)Z8×Z2U(\mathbb{Z}_{32}) \cong \mathbb{Z}_8 \times \mathbb{Z}_2 This decomposition follows from the Chinese Remainder Theorem and the structure theorem for finite abelian groups.

  3. Non-invertible Elements in Z32\mathbb{Z}_{32}: The non-invertible elements are the elements aa such that gcd(a,32)>1\gcd(a, 32) > 1. These include: 0,2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,28,300, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30

  4. Do Non-invertible Elements Form an Ideal? Yes, the non-invertible elements form the ideal generated by 2 in Z32\mathbb{Z}_{32}, denoted as (2)(2). This is because (2)={2kmod32kZ}(2) = \{ 2k \mod 32 \mid k \in \mathbb{Z} \}, which includes all non-invertible elements.

Final Answers:

  1. Group of invertible elements: U(Z32)Z8×Z2U(\mathbb{Z}_{32}) \cong \mathbb{Z}_8 \times \mathbb{Z}_2 (Abelian, not cyclic).
  2. Non-invertible elements: 0,2,4,,300, 2, 4, \dots, 30.
  3. Non-invertible elements form an ideal? Yes.

Do you want additional clarification on these concepts?

Here are 5 related questions for deeper understanding:

  1. Why does the Chinese Remainder Theorem lead to the decomposition of U(Z32)U(\mathbb{Z}_{32})?
  2. How do we compute the Euler totient function φ(n)\varphi(n) in general?
  3. What are the differences between cyclic and non-cyclic abelian groups?
  4. How does the structure theorem for finitely generated abelian groups apply here?
  5. What are other examples of rings where invertible elements form interesting groups?

Tip: When finding invertible elements in Zn\mathbb{Z}_n, always check gcd(a,n)=1\gcd(a, n) = 1 to ensure aa has an inverse modulo nn.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Ring Theory
Group Theory
Modular Arithmetic
Euler's Totient Function

Formulas

\( \gcd(a, n) = 1 \) for invertible elements in \( \mathbb{Z}_n \)
Euler's Totient Function \( \varphi(n) \)

Theorems

Chinese Remainder Theorem
Structure Theorem for Finitely Generated Abelian Groups

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate (Abstract Algebra Course)