Prove that a group G of order 24 must have a normal subgroup of order 4 or 8. [Hint: Consider a Sylow 2-subgroup P of G, and the action of G on the cosets G/P.]

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Section4.5: Normal Subgroups
Problem 27E: 27. Suppose is a normal subgroup of order of a group . Prove that is contained in , the center of...
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Prove that a group G of order 24 must have a normal subgroup of order 4 or 8.
[Hint: Consider a Sylow 2-subgroup P of G, and the action of G on the cosets G/P.]
Transcribed Image Text:b) Prove that a group G of order 24 must have a normal subgroup of order 4 or 8. [Hint: Consider a Sylow 2-subgroup P of G, and the action of G on the cosets G/P.]
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