Let G be a group of order 25. Prove G is cyclic or g^5=e for all g in G.  Generalize to any group of order p^2, where p is prime. Does proof work for this generalization?     I am stuck on the generalizing part.

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Let G be a group of order 25. Prove G is cyclic or g^5=e for all g in G.  Generalize to any group of order p^2, where p is prime. Does proof work for this generalization?

 

 

I am stuck on the generalizing part.

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