(a) (i) Let G = R-{0} × R. Prove that (G, *) is a group where is defined by (a, b) * (c, d) = (ac, bc + d).

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(a) (i) Let G = R-{0} × R. Prove that (G, *) is a group where * is defined by
(a, b) * (c, d) = (ac, bc + d).
(ii) Let H be the multiplicative group of non-singular 2 x 2 matrices with rational entries.
Determine the orders of the following elements of G.
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(b) Let o = (1 6 9)( 2 4)(3 5 7) be an element of S9.
(i) Find the order and parity of o.
(ii) Hence, find o35.
(iii) Write o as a product of transpositions.
Transcribed Image Text:1. (a) (i) Let G = R-{0} × R. Prove that (G, *) is a group where * is defined by (a, b) * (c, d) = (ac, bc + d). (ii) Let H be the multiplicative group of non-singular 2 x 2 matrices with rational entries. Determine the orders of the following elements of G. 1 1 2 (b) Let o = (1 6 9)( 2 4)(3 5 7) be an element of S9. (i) Find the order and parity of o. (ii) Hence, find o35. (iii) Write o as a product of transpositions.
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