2. Let (G. .) be a group such that a.a = e for all a EG. Show that G is an abelian group.

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2. Let (G. .) be a group such that a.a = e for all a E G. Show that G is an abelian group.
3. Consider the group U(18) under the operation multiplication mod 18.
a. List the elements of U(18)
b. Is the group cyclic ? Substantiate your answer.
S. What is the order of U(18).
Transcribed Image Text:2. Let (G. .) be a group such that a.a = e for all a E G. Show that G is an abelian group. 3. Consider the group U(18) under the operation multiplication mod 18. a. List the elements of U(18) b. Is the group cyclic ? Substantiate your answer. S. What is the order of U(18).
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