1. Prove that G = {a + b√2: a, b € Q and a and b are not both zero} E is a subgroup of R* under the group operation of multiplication.

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1.3.3 Subgroups

1. Prove that G = {a + b√2: a, b € Q and a and b are not both zero}
is a subgroup of R* under the group operation of multiplication.
Transcribed Image Text:1. Prove that G = {a + b√2: a, b € Q and a and b are not both zero} is a subgroup of R* under the group operation of multiplication.
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