Let G = Z[i] = {a+bi | a, b € Z} be the Gaussian integers, which form a group under addition. Let y e R, and define a function p: G + R by p(a+bi) = a+yb. Prove that p is a group homomorphism. Furthermore, show that o is injective if and only if y is irrational.

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Let G = Z[i] = {a+bi | a, b € Z} be the Gaussian integers, which
form a group under addition. Let y e R, and define a function p : G + R by
p(a+bi) = a+yb. Prove that p is a group homomorphism. Furthermore, show
that o is injective if and only if y is irrational.
Transcribed Image Text:Let G = Z[i] = {a+bi | a, b € Z} be the Gaussian integers, which form a group under addition. Let y e R, and define a function p : G + R by p(a+bi) = a+yb. Prove that p is a group homomorphism. Furthermore, show that o is injective if and only if y is irrational.
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