Consider the two multiplicative groups (R.) and (R;. .) and let f: (R.) → (R.) be a map defined by f(x) = x² for all x E R. (a) Show that f is a group homomorphism. (b) Compute kerf. (c) Is f one-to-one? Justify your answer. (d) Is fonto? Justify your answer. (e) Is f an isomorphism? Justify your answer. (f) Show that R/{-1,1} = R.
Consider the two multiplicative groups (R.) and (R;. .) and let f: (R.) → (R.) be a map defined by f(x) = x² for all x E R. (a) Show that f is a group homomorphism. (b) Compute kerf. (c) Is f one-to-one? Justify your answer. (d) Is fonto? Justify your answer. (e) Is f an isomorphism? Justify your answer. (f) Show that R/{-1,1} = R.
Elements Of Modern Algebra
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Section4.6: Quotient Groups
Problem 32E: 32. Let be a fixed element of the group . According to Exercise 20 of section 3.5, the mapping ...
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