(a)If G = {-1,1}, then show that (G, .) is an abelian group of order 2, where the operation represent the ordinary multiplication. (b) Show that N does not form the group with respect to usual multiplication.

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(a)If G = {–1, 1}, then show that (G, .) is an abelian group
of order 2, where the operation represent the ordinary multiplication.
(b) Show that N does not form the group with respect to usual multiplication.
Transcribed Image Text:Question No.1. (a)If G = {–1, 1}, then show that (G, .) is an abelian group of order 2, where the operation represent the ordinary multiplication. (b) Show that N does not form the group with respect to usual multiplication.
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