Let Dn (n ≥ 3) be the dihedral group of order 2n. (i) Show that D10 D5 x Z2 by constructing an explicit isomorphism between the two groups. (ii) What are the centers of D5 and D10? (iii) Identify the quotient groups D5/Z(D5) and D10/Z(D10) in terms of known groups.

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Let Dn (n ≥ 3) be the dihedral group of order 2n.
(i) Show that D10 D5 x Z2 by constructing an explicit isomorphism between
the two groups.
(ii) What are the centers of D5 and D10?
(iii) Identify the quotient groups D5/Z(D5) and D10/Z(D10) in terms of known
groups.
Transcribed Image Text:Let Dn (n ≥ 3) be the dihedral group of order 2n. (i) Show that D10 D5 x Z2 by constructing an explicit isomorphism between the two groups. (ii) What are the centers of D5 and D10? (iii) Identify the quotient groups D5/Z(D5) and D10/Z(D10) in terms of known groups.
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