Math Problem Statement
Solution
Let us solve the given problems step by step. The permutations are given in cycle notation:
We will compute the required permutations systematically.
(a) :
Composition of and . To compute, follow the mapping under first, then under .
For example: .
(b) :
Similar to (a), but is applied first, then .
(c) :
This is , so apply twice.
(d) :
Compute .
(e) :
Find the inverse of . Invert each cycle of .
(f) :
Find the inverse of .
(g) :
Compose and .
(h) :
Find the inverse of .
(i) Find such that :
Solve for .
(j) Find such that :
Solve for .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Group Theory
Permutations
Cycle Notation
Composition of Permutations
Inverse Permutations
Formulas
Composition of permutations: (f o g)(x) = f(g(x))
Inverse of a cycle: (a1 a2 ... ak)^-1 = (ak ... a2 a1)
Power of a permutation: f^n = f o f o ... o f (n times)
Theorems
Properties of permutation groups
Inverse in symmetric groups
Cycle decomposition of permutations
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Mathematics or Abstract Algebra
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