Provide a two-column proof of Theorem 3: Finite Subgroup Test.

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Theorem 3: Finite Subgroup Test
Let H be a nonempty finite subset of a group G.
If H is closed under the operation of G, then H is a subgroup of G.
Transcribed Image Text:Theorem 3: Finite Subgroup Test Let H be a nonempty finite subset of a group G. If H is closed under the operation of G, then H is a subgroup of G.
2. Provide a two-column proof of Theorem 3: Finite Subgroup Test.
3. Provide a two-column proof:
If H and K are subgroups of G, show that H > K is a subgroup of G.
3. Find a noncyclic subgroup of order 4 in U(40).
Transcribed Image Text:2. Provide a two-column proof of Theorem 3: Finite Subgroup Test. 3. Provide a two-column proof: If H and K are subgroups of G, show that H > K is a subgroup of G. 3. Find a noncyclic subgroup of order 4 in U(40).
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