Show that SL(n, R) is a normal subgroup of GL(n, R). Further, by apply- ing Fundamental Theorem of group homomorphism, show that the quotient groups GL(n, R)/SL(n, R) is isomorphic to the multiplicative group (R\{0}..) of non-zero real numbers. (Here GL(n, R) denotes the general linear group of all n x n matrices over R and GL(n, R) denotes the special linear group of all nxn matrices over R.)

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5. Show that SL(n, R) is a normal subgroup of GL(n, R). Further, by apply-
ing Fundamental Theorem of group homomorphism, show that the quotient
groups GL(n, R)/SL(n, R) is isomorphic to the multiplicative group (R\ {0}. -)
of non-zero real numbers. (Here GL(n, R) denotes the general linear group of
all n x n matrices over R and GL(n, IR) denotes the special linear group of all
nxn matrices over R.)
Transcribed Image Text:5. Show that SL(n, R) is a normal subgroup of GL(n, R). Further, by apply- ing Fundamental Theorem of group homomorphism, show that the quotient groups GL(n, R)/SL(n, R) is isomorphic to the multiplicative group (R\ {0}. -) of non-zero real numbers. (Here GL(n, R) denotes the general linear group of all n x n matrices over R and GL(n, IR) denotes the special linear group of all nxn matrices over R.)
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