a. If G = {1,–1, i, -i}. In a group (G , ×) [Hint : i? = -1 or i = v-1] 1. Show that G is closed under x . 2. Show that (G , ×) is a cyclic group generated by i.

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a. If G = {1,–1, i, -i}. In a group (G , x) [Hint : i? = -1 or i = v-1]
1. Show that G is closed under x .
2. Show that (G , ×) is a cyclic group generated by i.
Transcribed Image Text:a. If G = {1,–1, i, -i}. In a group (G , x) [Hint : i? = -1 or i = v-1] 1. Show that G is closed under x . 2. Show that (G , ×) is a cyclic group generated by i.
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